For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 72 students in 26717, WV.
The top-ranked public school in 26717, WV is Elk Garden School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 26717 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26717, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26717, WV Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Garden School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Elk Garden Hwy
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Gr: PK-4 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 26717, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 26717, WV include Elk Garden School.
How many public schools are located in 26717?
1 public schools are located in 26717.
What is the racial composition of students in 26717?
26717 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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