For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 303 students in Van, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Van, WV are Van Elementary School and Van Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Van have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Van, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Van Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Van, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Van, WV include Van Elementary School and Van Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Van?
2 public schools are located in Van.
What is the racial composition of students in Van?
Van public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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