For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,376 students in 26104, WV.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 26104 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 26104, WV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26104, WV Public Elementary 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
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 elementary schools in 26104, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 26104, WV include Madison Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 26104?
4 public elementary schools are located in 26104.
What is the racial composition of students in 26104?
26104 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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