For the 2025 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 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Elkview have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 51±¬ÁÏs in Elkview, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5096 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Elkview Middle School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Elkview, West Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
5120 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
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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