For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,180 students in 26505, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 26505, WV are North Elementary School, Mountaineer Middle School and Suncrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 26505 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 26505, WV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 26505, WV Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
991 Price St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Suncrest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3647 Collins Ferry Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Baldwin St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 201st Memorial Hwy
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Gr: PK-11 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 26505, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 26505, WV include North Elementary School, Mountaineer Middle School and Suncrest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 26505?
6 public elementary schools are located in 26505.
What is the racial composition of students in 26505?
26505 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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