For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,376 students in 26104, WV (there are , serving 316 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 26104, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 26104, WV are Madison Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26104 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26104, WV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26104, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1426 32nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9563
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9563
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1605 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9528
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9528
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Van Devender Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 31st St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caperton Center For Applied Technology
Vocational School
212 Technology Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
26104, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26104, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26104, WV include Madison Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 26104?
5 public schools are located in 26104.
What percentage of students in 26104 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 26104 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26104?
26104 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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