For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,784 students in 26070, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in 26070, WV are Brooke Intermediate School South, Brooke Middle School and Brooke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26070 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 26070, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 26070, WV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooke Intermediate School South
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Gr: 3-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brooke Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Gr: 5-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Brooke High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 527-1410
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1448 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Gr: K-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 26070, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 26070, WV include Brooke Intermediate School South, Brooke Middle School and Brooke High School.
How many public schools are located in 26070?
5 public schools are located in 26070.
What is the racial composition of students in 26070?
26070 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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