For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 321 students in Craigsville, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Craigsville, WV is Gauley River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craigsville, WV public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Craigsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Craigsville, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gauley River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School St
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Craigsville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Craigsville, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Craigsville, WV include Gauley River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Craigsville?
1 public elementary schools are located in Craigsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Craigsville?
Craigsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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