Best Public Schools in Zip Code 26150

Summary:

The 26150 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Mineral Wells Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 505 students. This school consistently outperforms the county and state averages on academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in West Virginia.

Mineral Wells Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 72.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 60.4% for the Wood County Schools district and 53.2% for the state of West Virginia. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking of 81 out of 368 schools in the state further highlight its standout status. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2 may contribute to its academic success.

While the school's demographics show a predominantly white student population, which could raise questions about equity and access, the school's high spending per student of $10,907 suggests a commitment to providing adequate resources for student learning. Overall, Mineral Wells Elementary School appears to be a high-performing institution that is effectively supporting the academic achievement of its students, making it a potential option for families in the 26150 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)			WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mineral Wells Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1776 Elizabeth Pike	Mineral Wells	26150	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 489-1670	505	33	15.2		488 (96.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	70.7	81^st of 368 public elementary schools	78.0%		44.5	204^th of 368 public elementary schools	44.6%	123	72.4	56.3	57.3	51.3	62.0	41.3	38.7	$10,907	$739	$10,169

Cities Near Zip Code 26150

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mineral Wells	1.15 mi	1	155^th
Parkersburg	1.77 mi	20	77^th
Davisville	3.32 mi	1	19^th
Vienna	9.15 mi	4	11^th
Elizabeth	11.3 mi	3	100^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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