Best Public Schools in Zip Code 26415

Summary:

The 26415 zip code area is home to a single public elementary school, Creed Collins Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 and has a total enrollment of 214 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (96.73%), with small percentages of other racial groups represented.

Creed Collins Elementary has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts consistently above the state average. The school has also seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 179th out of 375 West Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 93rd out of 368 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 11.8 suggests a more personalized learning environment, and its relatively high spending per student of $14,709 indicates a well-resourced institution.

While Creed Collins Elementary's academic performance and overall quality are commendable, the lack of racial diversity in the student population may be an area of concern for parents seeking a more diverse and inclusive learning environment for their children. However, the school's strong track record of supporting student learning and achievement, as well as its improving statewide reputation, make it a standout institution in the 26415 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)		WV Assessment English Language Arts (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Creed Collins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	512 Collins Ave	Pennsboro	26415	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 659-2140	214	18	11.8		207 (96.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	67.5	93^rd of 368 public elementary schools	74.7%		57.2	138^th of 368 public elementary schools	62.5%	45	56.4	59.3	56.4	53.6	$14,709	$2,139	$12,570

Cities Near Zip Code 26415

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pennsboro	0.26 mi	1	89^th
Ellenboro	5.43 mi	2	78^th
Harrisville	6.47 mi	1	173^rd
West Union	9.79 mi	4	49^th
Middlebourne	14.37 mi	1	58^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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