For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 769 students in 24801, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24801, WV are Welch Elementary School and Mount View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24801 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24801, WV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 24801, WV Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Stewart St
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mount View High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
24801, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24801, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24801, WV include Welch Elementary School and Mount View High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24801?
2 public elementary schools are located in 24801.
What is the racial composition of students in 24801?
24801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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