For the 2025 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 34% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pleasants County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Pleasants County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
512 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasants County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Grades: 5-8
| 290 students
Pleasants County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2880 North Pleasant Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 12% (majority Black).
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