For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 755 students in Pleasants County, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasants County, WV are Belmont Elementary School, St. Marys Elementary School and Pleasants County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasants County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pleasants County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pleasants County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
512 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Washington St
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Pleasants County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasants County, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pleasants County, WV include Belmont Elementary School, St. Marys Elementary School and Pleasants County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pleasants County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pleasants County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasants County?
Pleasants County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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