For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,315 students in 26104, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 350 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 26104, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 26104, WV are Emerson Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26104 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 26104, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 26104, WV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1605 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9528
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9528
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1426 32nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9563
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9563
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Van Devender Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 31st St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Caperton Center For Applied Technology
Vocational School
212 Technology Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 26104, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 26104, WV include Emerson Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 26104?
5 public schools are located in 26104.
What percentage of students in 26104 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 26104 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26104?
26104 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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