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Best West Virginia Alternative Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 alternative public schools serving 639 students in West Virginia.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia are Mason County School For Success, United High School and Randolph County Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Schools in West Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Walden Roush Way
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Rank: #88.
Kcs Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-6133
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
The Achievement Center
Alternative School
197 Chestnut St.
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-6486
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Barnes Learning Center (Alc)
Alternative School
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1403 Honaker Ave.
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center
Alternative School
550 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-3990
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Pl
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pikeside Transitional School
Alternative School
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Success Center
Alternative School
2507 9th Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 893-9737
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia include Mason County School For Success, United High School and Randolph County Alternative Center.
How many alternative public schools are located in West Virginia?
17 alternative public schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia alternative public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).

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