For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 672 students in 26205, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 26205, WV are Gauley River Elementary School and Richwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26205 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26205, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26205, WV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gauley River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Richwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2591
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicholas County Career/technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5416
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5416
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
26205, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26205, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26205, WV include Gauley River Elementary School and Richwood High School.
How many public schools are located in 26205?
3 public schools are located in 26205.
What is the racial composition of students in 26205?
26205 public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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