For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,746 students in Weston, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Weston, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Weston, WV are Lewis County High School, Peterson-central Elementary School and Robert L. Bland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston, 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 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Weston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Weston, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Minuteman Dr
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Peterson-central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 Berlin Rd
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8330
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8330
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Robert L. Bland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
358 Court Ave
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8325
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8325
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Weston, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
619 W 2nd St
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8324
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8324
Gr: 2-4 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Weston, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Weston, WV include Lewis County High School, Peterson-central Elementary School and Robert L. Bland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Weston?
3 public schools are located in Weston.
What percentage of students in Weston go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Weston are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Weston?
Weston public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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