For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,053 students in Pleasants County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Pleasants County, WV are Belmont Elementary School, St. Marys Elementary School and Pleasants County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasants County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pleasants County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pleasants County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
512 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Washington St
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Pleasants County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Gr: 5-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
St. Marys High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute
Vocational School
2134 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Gr: 9-12
Pleasants County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2880 North Pleasant Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pleasants County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Pleasants County, WV include Belmont Elementary School, St. Marys Elementary School and Pleasants County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pleasants County?
5 public schools are located in Pleasants County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasants County?
Pleasants County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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