The average student-teacher ratio in West Virginia public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 5:1
9:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in West Virginia (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
21269 Route 152
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hometown Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
Route 62 107 School Lane
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-0746
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-0746
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South Man Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-4
301 E Mcdonald Ave
Man, WV 25635
(304) 583-7522
Man, WV 25635
(304) 583-7522
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
800 Marshall St
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
495 Messenger Branch
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
959 Woodward Dr
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-1928
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-1928
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Jumping Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
6617 Beech Run Rd
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6005
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6005
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Marmet Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
408 94th St
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Marsh Fork Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
5960 Coal River Rd
Rock Creek, WV 25174
(304) 854-1951
Rock Creek, WV 25174
(304) 854-1951
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
1301 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
North Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
6996 Charles Town Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Pleasant Hill School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-4
3254 N Calhoun Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Anne Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
405 Winfield Rd
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Arthur I Boreman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
51 Boreman School Road
Middlebourne, WV 26149
(304) 758-2152
Middlebourne, WV 26149
(304) 758-2152
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
13620 Maccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Crichton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
133 School St
Quinwood, WV 25981
(304) 438-6958
Quinwood, WV 25981
(304) 438-6958
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Dunlow Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
32800 Route 152
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Elk Garden School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
86 Elk Garden Hwy
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Fellowsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
139 Fellowsville School Rd
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Geary Elementary/middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
9538 Clay Rd
Left Hand, WV 25251
(304) 565-3721
Left Hand, WV 25251
(304) 565-3721
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Gilmer County Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
99 Fairground Rd
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
4456 Herndon Road
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Jefferson Elementary Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
1226 Burdette St
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Long Drain School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
3538 Long Drain Rd.
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
189 Price Way
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Paden City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
510 N 2nd Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Ranger Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
59 Vanatters Crk
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Ranger, WV 25557
(304) 778-3454
Rank: #16 - 3916. - 39.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
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