For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 175 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 67% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26426, WV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26426, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
26426, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
15 Industrial Blvd.
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
229 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Wv Industrial Home For Youth (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15 Industrial Blvd
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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