Paden City: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in Paden City. Paden City Elementary School is the largest at 195 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 358 students.
- ~1,208 residents per school (vs West Virginia ~181).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,208 residents per school. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 358 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 36 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.90 |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 25.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing |
| Nearest College · City | Glen Dale |
| Nearest College · Phone | (304) 843-3255 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 25.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Paden City Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 114 S. 4Th Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (304) 337-9333 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 26159 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1820 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12