For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,345 students in Wetzel County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wetzel County, WV are Short Line School, New Martinsville School and Paden City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wetzel County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wetzel County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Wetzel County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Short Line School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9817 Shortline Hwy
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
New Martinsville School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 E Benjamin Dr
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
Gr: PK-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Paden City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 N 2nd Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Wetzel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr2 Box 107
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-4092
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-4092
Gr: PK | 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wetzel County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wetzel County, WV include Short Line School, New Martinsville School and Paden City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wetzel County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wetzel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wetzel County?
Wetzel County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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