For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,105 students in Buckhannon, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buckhannon, WV are Tennerton Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School and Buckhannon Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckhannon, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buckhannon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buckhannon, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tennerton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
167 Gawthrop Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5078 Tallmansville Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Hodgesville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
918 Teter Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
B-u Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
553 Route 20 South Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
481 Heavner Grove Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Buckhannon, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Grades: 3-5
| 283 students
5 Baxter St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Grades: 3-5
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buckhannon, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buckhannon, WV include Tennerton Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School and Buckhannon Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buckhannon?
6 public elementary schools are located in Buckhannon.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckhannon?
Buckhannon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Buckhannon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Buckhannon include: Tennerton Elementary School vs. Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, Buckhannon Academy Elementary School vs. Tennerton Elementary School
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