Top Wheeling Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 15 public schools in Wheeling, WV, serving 5,728 students. Wheeling has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
- Wheeling, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wheeling have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Wheeling, WV are Bethlehem Elementary School, Ritchie Elementary School and Steenrod Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 10% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the West Virginia public school average of 15:1.
Top Wheeling, WV Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Bethlehem Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:10/Top 5%22 Chapel Rd10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Grades: PK-5 | 125 students
- Ritchie Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 5%3700 Wood St10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Grades: PK-5 | 299 students
- Steenrod Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5%100 Clarks Ln10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Grades: PK-5 | 283 students
- West Liberty Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:10/Top 5%745 Van Meter Way10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Grades: PK-5 | 127 students
- Woodsdale Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20%1 Bethany Pike10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Grades: PK-5 | 499 students
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- Triadelphia Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20%1636 National Rd10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Grades: 6-8 | 450 students
- Bridge Street Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30%19 Junior Ave10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Grades: 6-8 | 319 students
- Sherrard Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50%1000 Fairmont Pk10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Grades: 6-8 | 382 students
- Elm Grove Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%85 Mil Acres Dr10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
- Madison Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%91 Zane St10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
- Wheeling Park High School Math: 29% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50%1976 Park View Rd10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,481 student
- Hilltop Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2 Ram Dr10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Grades: PK-5 | 402 students
- Wheeling Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3500 Chapline St10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Grades: 6-8 | 180 students
- Warwood School Math: 31% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50%150 Viking Dr10
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Grades: PK-8 | 572 students
- Northern Reg. Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
Reading: <50%1000 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-9506
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
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