For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 617 students in 26601, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 26601, WV are Sutton Elementary School, Braxton County Middle School and Little Birch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 26601 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 26601, WV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26601, WV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 26601, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 26601, WV include Sutton Elementary School, Braxton County Middle School and Little Birch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 26601?
3 public elementary schools are located in 26601.
What is the racial composition of students in 26601?
26601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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