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Best Birch River Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 78 students in Birch River, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Birch River, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

The top-ranked public school in Birch River, WV is Birch River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Birch River, WV public school have an score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Birch River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Birch River, WV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Birch River Elementary School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

379 Birch River Rd
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651

Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Birch River, WV?

The top-ranked public schools in Birch River, WV include Birch River Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Birch River?

1 public schools are located in Birch River.

What percentage of students in Birch River go to public school?

73% of all K-12 students in Birch River are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

What is the racial composition of students in Birch River?

Birch River public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).