For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 929 students in Wellsburg, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wellsburg, WV are Brooke Intermediate School South and Brooke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellsburg, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wellsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wellsburg, WV (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: 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 elementary schools in Wellsburg, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wellsburg, WV include Brooke Intermediate School South and Brooke Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wellsburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Wellsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsburg?
Wellsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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