For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 64 students in Birch River, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 69% 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 average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% 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 0% 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 Birch River, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch River Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
379 Birch River Rd
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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?
69% 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 0% 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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