Best Moundsville Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,306 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 score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and score of 36% (versus the 41% 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Moundsville, WV (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Washington Lands Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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116 School Rd
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420

Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Gateway Achievement Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526

Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
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750 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425

Gr: 3-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #44.

Moundsville Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
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223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440

Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: n/an/a

Mcninch Primary School

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119 Tiger Ln
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431

Gr: PK-2 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Moundsville, West Virginia

Moundsville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Limestone Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429

Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Northern Correctional Facility - Adult (Closed 2023)

Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105

Gr: 3-5

Sanford Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1600 Third Street
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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (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