For the 2025 school year, there are 44 blue ribbon public schools serving 14,666 students in West Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in West Virginia are Greenmont Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in West Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
209 58th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
412 Old Mill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
205 Schoolhouse Dr
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Criss Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Culloden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19799 Us Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gihon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Jayenne Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1504 Country Club Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Grades: PK-4
| 312 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mt Lookout Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 E Mount Lookout Rd
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Railroad St
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1414.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
430 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #1515.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Crescent Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #1616.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Baldwin St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #1717.
Steenrod Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Clarks Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1818.
Scott Teays Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6153 Teays Valley Rd
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-6750
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1919.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #2020.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #2121.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #2222.
Woodsdale Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #2323.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #2424.
Frankford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21692 Seneca Trail North
Frankford, WV 24938
(304) 497-2921
Frankford, WV 24938
(304) 497-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2525.
Maxwell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Maxwell Hill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #2626.
Slanesville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6550 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #2727.
Davis Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6330 Davis Creek Rd
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3024
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #2828.
Confidence Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8786 Mclane Pike
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #2929.
Fairmont Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Loop Park Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #3030.
Panther Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10068 Canvas Nettie Road
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #3131.
Triadelphia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #3232.
Monongah Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Camden Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Frametown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Jeanie Ellis Dr
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Business Park Dr
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #3535.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in West Virginia include Greenmont Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in West Virginia?
44 blue ribbon public schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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