Public schools in Keyser, WV
6 open public schools with an address in Keyser, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,993
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Keyser public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Keyser, WV: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,993 students, an average of 399 per school. The largest campus is Keyser High School (665 students), and the largest elementary school is Keyser Primary School (568).
Every listed school belongs to Mineral County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Keyser
Elementary schools in Keyser
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Primary School Mineral County Schools | PK–04 | 123 | 12.7:1 | |
| Keyser Primary School Mineral County Schools | PK–04 | 568 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Keyser
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser Middle School Mineral County Schools | 05–08 | 633 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Keyser
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser High School Mineral County Schools | 09–12 | 665 | 16.5:1 | |
| Mineral County Technical Center Mineral County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Keyser
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral County Alternative Program Mineral County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 4 | 1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.4%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black5.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Keyser schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,993 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Keyser
How many public schools are in Keyser, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Keyser: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,993 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Keyser?
All listed public schools with an address in Keyser belong to Mineral County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Keyser?
Keyser High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Keyser, with 665 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Keyser?
No school with an address in Keyser is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Keyser schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Keyser public schools is 12.7:1, similar to the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Keyser guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities