Top 10 Best West Virginia Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 44 blue ribbon public schools serving 14,971 students in West Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in West Virginia are Greenmont Elementary School, Evans Elementary School and Kenna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best West Virginia Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenmont Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
209 58th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Evans Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
205 School House Drive
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Kenna Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #44.
Culloden Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
19799 U.s. Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Sherman Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Criss Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Hollywood Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
412 Old Mill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Ritchie Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Rock Branch Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-1443
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Williamstown Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
430 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Gihon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Steenrod Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Clarks Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0354
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1515.
Bridgeport High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #1616.
Kenna Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
275 Business Park Dr
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #1717.
Bridgeport Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1818.
Suncrest Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #1919.
Woodsdale Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #2020.
Davis Creek Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6330 Davis Creek Rd
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #2121.
Scott Teays Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6153 Teays Valley Road
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-7279
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #2222.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 Railroad Street
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #2323.
Jayenne Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1504 Country Club Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #2424.
Crescent Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Crescent Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #2525.
Triadelphia Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #2626.
Frankford Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21692 Seneca Trail North
Frankford, WV 24938
(304) 497-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #2727.
Frametown Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65 Jeanie Ellis Drive
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #2828.
Panther Creek Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10068 Canvas Nettie Road, Po B
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #2929.
Maxwell Hill Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Maxwell Hill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #3030.
Fairmont Senior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #3131.
Ravenswood Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
514 South Ritchie Avenue
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #3232.
Mt Lookout Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1945 Mt. Lookout Road
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Rank: #3333.
Shepherdstown Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
54 Minden Avenue
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #3434.
Monongah Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
550 Camden Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 218 students
Rank: #3535.
Slanesville Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6550 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in West Virginia include Greenmont Elementary School, Evans Elementary School and Kenna Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in West Virginia?
44 blue ribbon public schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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