For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,896 students in 26508, WV (there are , serving 913 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 26508, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 26508, WV are Cheat Lake Elementary School, Ridgedale Elementary School and Brookhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26508 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26508, WV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26508, WV 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
154 Crosby Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Grades: PK-5
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1550 Goshen Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 Baker St
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
University High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: #55.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
661 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26508, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26508, WV include Cheat Lake Elementary School, Ridgedale Elementary School and Brookhaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 26508?
5 public schools are located in 26508.
What percentage of students in 26508 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 26508 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26508?
26508 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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