For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,253 students in 26847, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 26847, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 26847, WV are Petersburg Elementary School and Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26847 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26847, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26847, WV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 Rig Street
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Petersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Jefferson Avenue
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Grades: 7-12
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 Pierpont Street
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
26847, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 33 Box 1060
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26847, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26847, WV include Petersburg Elementary School and Petersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in 26847?
3 public schools are located in 26847.
What percentage of students in 26847 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 26847 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26847?
26847 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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