For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 625 students in 26601, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 26601, WV are Sutton Elementary School, Braxton County Middle School and Little Birch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 26601 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 26601, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 26601, WV Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 26601, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 26601, WV include Sutton Elementary School, Braxton County Middle School and Little Birch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 26601?
3 public elementary schools are located in 26601.
What is the racial composition of students in 26601?
26601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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