Best Public Elementary Schools in Buckhannon, WV (2025-26)

Best Buckhannon Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,105 students in Buckhannon, WV.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buckhannon, WV are Tennerton Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School and Buckhannon Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buckhannon, WV public elementary schools have an score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buckhannon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Buckhannon, WV (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tennerton Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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167 Gawthrop Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278

Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Washington District Elementary School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
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5078 Tallmansville Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599

Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #33.

Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
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16 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310

Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #44.

Hodgesville Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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918 Teter Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212

Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #55.

B-u Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
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553 Route 20 South Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520

Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #66.

Union Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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481 Heavner Grove Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394

Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Buckhannon, West Virginia

Buckhannon, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Academy Primary (Closed 2009)

2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310

Gr: PK-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Buis Intermediate (Closed 2009)

18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813

Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Central Elementary School (Closed 2006)

5 Baxter St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401

Gr: 3-5 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buckhannon, WV?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buckhannon, WV include Tennerton Elementary School, Washington District Elementary School and Buckhannon Academy Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Buckhannon?

6 public elementary schools are located in Buckhannon.

What is the racial composition of students in Buckhannon?

Buckhannon 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 12% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in Buckhannon are often viewed compared to one another?