Hite Saunders Elementary School

Hite Saunders Elementary School serves 194 students across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Huntington, West Virginia. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — driven by a 9.8 in academics and an 8.6 in growth. Both figures reflect consistent, measurable performance across grade levels.

The statewide numbers are hard to ignore. Hite Saunders ranks 16th out of 635 public schools in West Virginia, outperforming 98% of schools across the state. That standing holds when filtered to elementary schools alone — 16th out of 407 statewide.

In Huntington specifically, it ranks 2nd out of 16, placing it at the very top of what the city offers families with children in the early grades. A student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1 keeps classrooms small and instruction focused. As a regular public school, Hite Saunders achieves these results without selective admissions or specialized entry requirements.

It operates within the standard public framework while outpacing the vast majority of schools in the state — a combination that makes it a strong choice for Huntington families.

With an enrollment of 194 students, Hite Saunders Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Hite Saunders Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.