Schools in Zip Code 26074

Zip code 26074 is home to a single school, West Liberty Elementary School, a small PK-5 institution in West Liberty, WV, serving just 124 students within the highly-rated Ohio County Schools district (ranked #4 out of 54 districts in West Virginia).

For parents, this school offers a consistently strong academic experience. West Liberty Elementary holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 15% of all West Virginia elementary schools, with a stable position around #43-#51 statewide over the past three years. Its overall proficiency rates significantly outpace both district and state averages: 68.3% in math (vs. 48.4% district, 39.4% state), 65.9% in ELA (vs. 57.8% district, 47.6% state), and 50% in 5th-grade science (vs. 41.7% district, 34.6% state). The standout highlight is the 4th-grade math cohort, which achieved an extraordinary 90.9% proficiency—nearly 42 points above the state average. ELA scores also show a clear upward trend by grade, climbing from 50% in 3rd grade to 77.8% in 5th grade, suggesting effective skill-building as students progress.

The school's small size is a double-edged sword. With a favorable 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,008, resources are solid, and the intimate environment likely supports learning. However, with only 124 students, grade-level cohorts are tiny (roughly 20-30 students), meaning individual student performance can swing percentages dramatically—the 90.9% math score could hinge on just one or two students. Science, while above state averages, remains the relative weak spot at 50%, though it improved sharply from 35.3% the prior year. Overall, this is a dependable, high-performing school within an excellent district, ideal for parents seeking a close-knit community with strong academic fundamentals, though the small sample size warrants caution when interpreting year-to-year grade-level fluctuations.