For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,222 students in Boone County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, WV are Sherman Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Brookview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Josephine Ave
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Learning Way
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Ramage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15908 Spruce River Rd
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Ashford-rumble Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Ashford Nellis Rd
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #77.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37949 Coal River Rd
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: #88.
Van Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #99.
Van Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8237
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1010.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 Riverside Drive West
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-4464
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boone County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Hc 81 Box 50-b
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Po Box 730
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558
Uneeda, WV 25205
(304) 369-0558
Grades: K
| 51 students
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Lory Place
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987
Julian, WV 25529
(304) 369-2987
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
3277 Hewett Creek Road, Po Box
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342
Hewett, WV 25108
(304) 369-1342
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
179 Memorial Drive
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281
Nellis, WV 25142
(304) 836-5281
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Raleigh-boone Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
11823 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 558-1598
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Po Box 610
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783
Sylvester, WV 25193
(304) 854-1783
Grades: PK-3
| 89 students
36071 Pond Fork Road
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672
Wharton, WV 25208
(304) 247-6672
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, WV include Sherman Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Brookview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Boone County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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