For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,325 students in Moundsville, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Moundsville, WV are Washington Lands Elementary School, Gateway Achievement Center and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moundsville, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Moundsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Moundsville, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Lands Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 School Rd
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Gr: 3-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Moundsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
119 Tiger Ln
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Moundsville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Gr: 3-5
1600 Third Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moundsville, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Moundsville, WV include Washington Lands Elementary School, Gateway Achievement Center and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moundsville?
5 public schools are located in Moundsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Moundsville?
Moundsville public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Moundsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Moundsville include: Mcninch Primary School vs. Washington Lands Elementary School, Washington Lands Elementary School vs. Mcninch Primary School
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