For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,365 students in 26726, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 26726, WV are Fountain Primary School, Keyser Primary School and Keyser Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 26726 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 26726, WV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26726, WV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain Primary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
289 Fountain School Rd
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Grades: PK-4
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Keyser Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Grades: PK-4
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Keyser Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
879 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Grades: 5-8
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Pl
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Grades: 1-12
| 8 students
26726, West Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 West Piedmont St
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4216
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4216
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 26726, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 26726, WV include Fountain Primary School, Keyser Primary School and Keyser Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 26726?
4 public elementary schools are located in 26726.
What is the racial composition of students in 26726?
26726 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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