For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,321 students in 25271, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 25271, WV are Fairplain Elementary School, Ripley Middle School and Ripley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 25271 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 25271, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 25271, WV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairplain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Panther Dr
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 2nd Ave
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 25271, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 25271, WV include Fairplain Elementary School, Ripley Middle School and Ripley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 25271?
3 public elementary schools are located in 25271.
What is the racial composition of students in 25271?
25271 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).
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