For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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