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Best Monongalia County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,389 students in Monongalia County, WV (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,232 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Monongalia County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%). Monongalia County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
The top-ranked public schools in Monongalia County, WV are Cheat Lake Elementary School, Ridgedale Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monongalia County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Monongalia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Monongalia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
154 Crosby Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1550 Goshen Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
825 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1215 Baker St
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
991 Price St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Suncrest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3647 Collins Ferry Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
360 Baldwin St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Mylan Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Mylan Park Ln
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
677 201st Memorial Hwy
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
109 Wilson Ave
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
661 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
University High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
South Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
668 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Clay-battelle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6226 Mason-dixon Highway, Draw
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Gr: 6-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1616.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
670 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Mason Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7041 Mason Dixon Hwy
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 662-6113
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Monongalia Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1000 Mississippi St
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Gr: PK-11 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisdom Academy
Charter School
13 S. High Street
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 695-3434

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Monongalia County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Monongalia County, WV include Cheat Lake Elementary School, Ridgedale Elementary School and North Elementary School. Monongalia County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Monongalia County?
20 public schools are located in Monongalia County.
What percentage of students in Monongalia County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Monongalia County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monongalia County?
Monongalia County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monongalia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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