For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 530 students in Saint Marys, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Marys, WV are St. Marys Elementary School and St. Marys High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Marys, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Saint Marys have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Marys, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
St. Marys High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute
Vocational School
2134 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Gr: 9-12
Saint Marys, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2880 North Pleasant Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Marys, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Marys, WV include St. Marys Elementary School and St. Marys High School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Marys?
3 public schools are located in Saint Marys.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Marys?
Saint Marys public schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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