For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,371 students in Brooke County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brooke County, WV are Brooke Intermediate School North, Brooke Intermediate School South and Brooke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooke County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brooke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brooke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooke Intermediate School North
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1098 Jefferson St
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Grades: 3-4
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Brooke Intermediate School South
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Grades: 3-4
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Brooke Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3800
Grades: 5-8
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Rockdale Rd
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Grades: K-2
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
1448 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Grades: K-2
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-6804
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Brooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
High Street
Beech Bottom, WV 26030
(304) 394-5341
Beech Bottom, WV 26030
(304) 394-5341
Grades: PK-4
| 109 students
Drawer H
Bethany, WV 26032
(304) 829-4333
Bethany, WV 26032
(304) 829-4333
Grades: K-4
| 65 students
Penn Street
Colliers, WV 26035
(304) 748-8188
Colliers, WV 26035
(304) 748-8188
Grades: PK-4
| 153 students
1400 Main Street
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-1942
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-1942
Grades: 5-8
| 492 students
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-1760
Grades: K-4
| 143 students
200 Rockdale Road
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-0870
Grades: K-4
| 149 students
Jefferson Street
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Follansbee, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
Grades: PK-4
| 190 students
1447 Main Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-2922
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-2922
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
1448 Main Street
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-0133
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brooke County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brooke County, WV include Brooke Intermediate School North, Brooke Intermediate School South and Brooke Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brooke County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Brooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooke County?
Brooke County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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