For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 173 students in 26426, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 3 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 26426, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public school in 26426, WV is Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 26426 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 26426, WV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 26426, WV Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
26426, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rr 1 Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
229 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Wv Industrial Home For Youth (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15 Industrial Blvd
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 26426, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 26426, WV include Salem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 26426?
1 public schools are located in 26426.
What percentage of students in 26426 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 26426 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26426?
26426 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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