For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,716 students in Elkview, WV (there are , serving 144 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Elkview, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elkview, WV are Pinch Elementary School, Herbert Hoover High School and Elkview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkview, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Elkview have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elkview, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5096 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Elkview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1947
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Elkview, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
5120 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkview, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Elkview, WV include Pinch Elementary School, Herbert Hoover High School and Elkview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elkview?
3 public schools are located in Elkview.
What percentage of students in Elkview go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Elkview are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkview?
Elkview public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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