For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,307 students in 26241, WV (there are 5 private schools, serving 195 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 26241, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 26241, WV are Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and Wv Childrens Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26241 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26241, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26241, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Elkins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #77.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #88.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #99.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Grades: 8-11
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26241, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26241, WV include Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and Wv Childrens Home.
How many public schools are located in 26241?
10 public schools are located in 26241.
What percentage of students in 26241 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 26241 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26241?
26241 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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