For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,762 students in 26501, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 26501, WV are Morgantown High School, Mylan Park Elementary School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26501 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26501, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26501, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Wilson Ave
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #22.
Mylan Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Mylan Park Ln
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #44.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
668 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
670 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center
Alternative School
550 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Monongalia Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1000 Mississippi St
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
26501, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
403 Schley Street
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9320
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9320
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
1702 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-2345
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-2345
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26501, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26501, WV include Morgantown High School, Mylan Park Elementary School and South Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 26501?
7 public schools are located in 26501.
What is the racial composition of students in 26501?
26501 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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