For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,417 students in Gerrardstown, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Gerrardstown, WV are Mountain Ridge Intermediate and Mountain Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gerrardstown, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Gerrardstown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gerrardstown, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2691 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-6791
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-6791
Gr: 3-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2771 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Dominion Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-1985
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-1985
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gerrardstown, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Gerrardstown, WV include Mountain Ridge Intermediate and Mountain Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gerrardstown?
3 public schools are located in Gerrardstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Gerrardstown?
Gerrardstown public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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