For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,498 students in Taylor County, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, WV are West Taylor Elementary School, Flemington Elementary School and Taylor County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Morrow Cross Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Flemington Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
824 Simpson Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Gr: PK-4 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
670 Spring Hills Rd
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Pike St
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, WV include West Taylor Elementary School, Flemington Elementary School and Taylor County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylor County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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