Top 10 Best Randolph County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,855 students in Randolph County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Randolph County, WV are Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Randolph County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 Kennedy Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9188
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Scott Ford Road
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Nathan Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Pickens Elementary/high School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
One Panther Place, Po Box 146
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #77.
George Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10007 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Coalton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
278 Broadway Avenue
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #99.
Elkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #1010.
Harman Elementary/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Route 33 East
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1111.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10189 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Grades: 6-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1212.
Beverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Main Street
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Randolph County, WV

Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 219/250 North
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Route 250 South
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt 219s
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Grades: K-5
| 26 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Randolph County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Randolph County, WV include Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Randolph County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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