The most improved public preschools in West Virginia are Junior Elementary School, Ghent Elementary School and Gilmore Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 302
625
Avg. Improved Rank: 389
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in West Virginia (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +625
(from 673 to 48)
(from 673 to 48)
Grades: PK-4
49 West 1st Street
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Rank: #22.
Ghent Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +566
(from 647 to 81)
(from 647 to 81)
Grades: PK-5
2750 Flat Top Rd.
Ghent, WV 25843
(304) 787-3631
Ghent, WV 25843
(304) 787-3631
Rank: #33.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +532
(from 552 to 20)
(from 552 to 20)
Grades: PK-5
7412 Parkersburg Rd
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Rank: #44.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +486
(from 616 to 130)
(from 616 to 130)
Grades: PK-4
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Rank: #55.
Altizer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +479
(from 616 to 137)
(from 616 to 137)
Grades: PK-5
250 3rd St
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5100
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5100
Rank: #66.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +470
(from 567 to 97)
(from 567 to 97)
Grades: PK-5
800 Marshall St
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Rank: #77.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +451
(from 510 to 59)
(from 510 to 59)
Grades: PK-5
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Rank: #88.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +447
(from 467 to 20)
(from 467 to 20)
Grades: PK-4
605 Railroad St
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Rank: #99.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +446
(from 485 to 39)
(from 485 to 39)
Grades: PK-5
205 S State Street
Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-9229
Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-9229
Rank: #1010.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +445
(from 605 to 160)
(from 605 to 160)
Grades: PK-5
7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Rank: #1111.
Capon Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +429
(from 576 to 147)
(from 576 to 147)
Grades: PK-5
99 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Rank: #1212.
Kanawha Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +428
(from 467 to 39)
(from 467 to 39)
Grades: PK-5
6465 Staunton Tpke
Davisville, WV 26142
(304) 420-9557
Davisville, WV 26142
(304) 420-9557
Rank: #1313.
Romney Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +426
(from 642 to 216)
(from 642 to 216)
Grades: PK-5
45 School St
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Rank: #1414.
Prichard Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +410
(from 647 to 237)
(from 647 to 237)
Grades: PK-5
500 Prichard Rd
Prichard, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
Prichard, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
Rank: #1515.
Arnoldsburg School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +383
(from 529 to 146)
(from 529 to 146)
Grades: PK-4
90 Spring Run Rd
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Rank: #1616.
Culloden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +368
(from 380 to 12)
(from 380 to 12)
Grades: PK-5
19799 Us Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Rank: #1717.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +366
(from 529 to 163)
(from 529 to 163)
Grades: PK-5
1301 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Criss Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +359
(from 364 to 5)
(from 364 to 5)
Grades: PK-5
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +359
(from 616 to 257)
(from 616 to 257)
Grades: PK-5
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Rank: #2020.
Spanishburg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +358
(from 634 to 276)
(from 634 to 276)
Grades: PK-5
8544 Beckley Road
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304) 425-5854
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304) 425-5854
Rank: #2121.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +353
(from 643 to 290)
(from 643 to 290)
Grades: PK-5
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Rank: #2222.
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +341
(from 673 to 332)
(from 673 to 332)
Grades: PK-3
650 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Rank: #2323.
Williamson Pk8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +340
(from 581 to 241)
(from 581 to 241)
Grades: PK-8
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Rank: #2424.
Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +328
(from 380 to 52)
(from 380 to 52)
Grades: PK-8
111 Glen Fork Hollow Road
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Rank: #2525.
Mylan Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +327
(from 414 to 87)
(from 414 to 87)
Grades: PK-5
901 Mylan Park Ln
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson Elementary Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +317
(from 487 to 170)
(from 487 to 170)
Grades: PK-5
1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Rank: #2727.
Marlinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +316
(from 453 to 137)
(from 453 to 137)
Grades: PK-5
926 5th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Rank: #2828.
Fairplains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +315
(from 616 to 301)
(from 616 to 301)
Grades: PK-5
615 Broadway Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531
Rank: #2929.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +312
(from 322 to 10)
(from 322 to 10)
Grades: PK-4
128 Frankfort Rd
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
Rank: #3030.
Hugh Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +311
(from 558 to 247)
(from 558 to 247)
Grades: PK-4
29 Hugh Dingess Elementary Sch
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Rank: #3131.
Jayenne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +307
(from 334 to 27)
(from 334 to 27)
Grades: PK-4
1504 Country Club Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
East Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +305
(from 452 to 147)
(from 452 to 147)
Grades: PK-4
1025 Fairfax St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Man Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +305
(from 581 to 276)
(from 581 to 276)
Grades: PK-4
1 Pioneer Path
Mallory, WV 25634
(304) 583-8316
Mallory, WV 25634
(304) 583-8316
Rank: #3434.
Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +303
(from 579 to 276)
(from 579 to 276)
Grades: PK-5
5709 Matoaka Rd
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +302
(from 322 to 20)
(from 322 to 20)
Grades: PK-5
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
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