For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,476 students in Fayette County, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, WV are Ansted Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Divide Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ansted Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 School St
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Bradley School Rd
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 256-4605
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 256-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Divide Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 Propps Rdg Rd
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Midland Trail High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
515 W Maple Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
870 Main Street
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
262 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Gr: 3-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
308 W Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Gr: PK-2 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, WV include Ansted Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Divide Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fayette County include: Fayetteville Pk-8 vs. New River Primary, New River Primary vs. Fayetteville Pk-8
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