For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 465 students in Pendleton County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton County, WV are North Fork Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pendleton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pendleton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
189 Price Way
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11480 Blue Gray Trail
Brandywine, WV 26802
(304) 249-5381
Brandywine, WV 26802
(304) 249-5381
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
67 South Branch St
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2206
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2206
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pendleton County, WV include North Fork Elementary School, Brandywine Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pendleton County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pendleton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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