For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,221 students in Williamstown, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 278 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Williamstown, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williamstown, WV are Williamstown Elementary School and Williamstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamstown, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Williamstown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Williamstown, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
430 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Gr: 6-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williamstown, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Williamstown, WV include Williamstown Elementary School and Williamstown High School.
How many public schools are located in Williamstown?
2 public schools are located in Williamstown.
What percentage of students in Williamstown go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Williamstown are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamstown?
Williamstown public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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