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Top 10 Best Jackson County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,839 students in Jackson County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, WV are Evans Elementary School, Gilmore Elementary School and Fairplain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Jackson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
205 Schoolhouse Dr
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7412 Parkersburg Rd
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Fairplain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 Panther Dr
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Cottageville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
270 2nd St
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 2nd Ave
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Business Park Dr
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Ravenswood Grade School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Grade School Rd
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5391
Grades: 3-5
| 235 students
Rank: #88.
Ravenswood Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
514 S Ritchie Ave
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
803 Kaiser Ave
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-2692
Grades: PK-2
| 291 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, WV include Evans Elementary School, Gilmore Elementary School and Fairplain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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