For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,306 students in 26041, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 26041, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 26041 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26041, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 26041, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Lands Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 School Rd
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Grades: 3-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Moundsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Tiger Ln
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
26041, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1600 Third Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26041, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26041, WV include Washington Lands Elementary School, Gateway Achievement Center and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 26041?
5 public schools are located in 26041.
What is the racial composition of students in 26041?
26041 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).
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