For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 303 students in Terra Alta, WV.
The top-ranked public school in Terra Alta, WV is Terra Alta/east Preston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terra Alta, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Terra Alta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Terra Alta, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terra Alta/east Preston School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 E State Ave
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Terra Alta, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Terra Alta, WV include Terra Alta/east Preston School.
How many public schools are located in Terra Alta?
1 public schools are located in Terra Alta.
What is the racial composition of students in Terra Alta?
Terra Alta public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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