For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 956 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV are Junior Elementary School, Philippi Elementary School and Belington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Barbour County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 West 1st Street
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Philippi Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Belington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
471 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Kasson Elementary/middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Rd
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Barbour County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Gr: K-4 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV include Junior Elementary School, Philippi Elementary School and Belington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barbour County?
4 public preschools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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