Best 26280 West Virginia Public Elementary Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 785 students in 26280, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 26280, WV are George Ward Elementary School and Tygarts Valley Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 26280 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 26280, WV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best 26280, WV Public Elementary Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Ward Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10007 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
Math: 13% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10189 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Grades: 6-12
| 456 students

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