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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in West Virginia (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in West Virginia are Junior Elementary School, Ghent Elementary School and Gilmore Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 310 625 Avg. Improved Rank: 392

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in West Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +625
(from 673 to 48)
Grades: PK-4
49 West 1st Street
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Rank: #22.
Ghent Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +566
(from 647 to 81)
Grades: PK-5
2750 Flat Top Rd.
Ghent, WV 25843
(304) 787-3631
Rank: #33.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +532
(from 552 to 20)
Grades: PK-5
7412 Parkersburg Rd
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Rank: #44.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +486
(from 616 to 130)
Grades: PK-4
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Rank: #55.
Altizer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +479
(from 616 to 137)
Grades: PK-5
250 3rd St
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5100
Rank: #66.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +470
(from 567 to 97)
Grades: PK-5
800 Marshall St
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Rank: #77.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +451
(from 510 to 59)
Grades: PK-5
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Rank: #88.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +447
(from 467 to 20)
Grades: PK-4
605 Railroad St
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Rank: #99.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +446
(from 485 to 39)
Grades: PK-5
205 S State Street
Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-9229
Rank: #1010.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +445
(from 605 to 160)
Grades: PK-5
7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Rank: #1111.
Capon Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +429
(from 576 to 147)
Grades: PK-5
99 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Rank: #1212.
Kanawha Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +428
(from 467 to 39)
Grades: PK-5
6465 Staunton Tpke
Davisville, WV 26142
(304) 420-9557
Rank: #1313.
Prichard Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +410
(from 647 to 237)
Grades: PK-5
500 Prichard Rd
Prichard, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
Rank: #1414.
Doddridge County Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +399
(from 529 to 130)
Grades: 1-4
182 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3294
Rank: #1515.
Arnoldsburg School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +383
(from 529 to 146)
Grades: PK-4
90 Spring Run Rd
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Rank: #1616.
Culloden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +368
(from 380 to 12)
Grades: PK-5
19799 Us Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Rank: #1717.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +366
(from 529 to 163)
Grades: PK-5
1301 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Criss Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Rank Change: +359
(from 364 to 5)
Grades: PK-5
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +359
(from 616 to 257)
Grades: PK-5
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Rank: #2020.
Spanishburg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +358
(from 634 to 276)
Grades: PK-5
8544 Beckley Road
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304) 425-5854
Rank: #2121.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +356
(from 548 to 192)
Grades: 6-8
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Rank: #2222.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +353
(from 643 to 290)
Grades: PK-5
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Rank: #2323.
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +341
(from 673 to 332)
Grades: PK-3
650 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Rank: #2424.
Williamson Pk8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +340
(from 581 to 241)
Grades: PK-8
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Rank: #2525.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +334
(from 445 to 111)
Grades: 6-12
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Rank: #2626.
Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +328
(from 380 to 52)
Grades: PK-8
111 Glen Fork Hollow Road
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Rank: #2727.
Mylan Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +327
(from 414 to 87)
Grades: PK-5
901 Mylan Park Ln
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Rank: #2828.
Glenwood School (K-8)
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +326
(from 450 to 124)
Grades: K-8
1734 Glenwood Park Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-5970
Rank: #2929.
Oak Glen Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +319
(from 405 to 86)
Grades: 5-8
39 Golden Bear Dr
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson Elementary Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +317
(from 487 to 170)
Grades: PK-5
1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Rank: #3131.
Marlinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +316
(from 453 to 137)
Grades: PK-5
926 5th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Rank: #3232.
Fairplains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +315
(from 616 to 301)
Grades: PK-5
615 Broadway Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531
Rank: #3333.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +312
(from 322 to 10)
Grades: PK-4
128 Frankfort Rd
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
Rank: #3434.
Hugh Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +311
(from 558 to 247)
Grades: PK-4
29 Hugh Dingess Elementary Sch
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Rank: #3535.
Ravenswood Grade School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +310
(from 491 to 181)
Grades: 3-5
1 Grade School Rd
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5391
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