For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 769 students in Welch, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Welch, 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.
Welch, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Welch 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 Public Elementary Schools in Welch, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Stewart St
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Mount View High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Welch, West Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Welch, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Welch, WV include Welch Elementary School and Mount View High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Welch?
2 public elementary schools are located in Welch.
What is the racial composition of students in Welch?
Welch 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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