For the 2025 school year, there are 35 blue ribbon public preschools serving 8,621 students in West Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in West Virginia are Greenmont Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School and Criss Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in West Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
209 58th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Criss Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
412 Old Mill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Schoolhouse Dr
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1858 Valley School Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Mt Lookout Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 E Mount Lookout Rd
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Culloden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19799 Us Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Gihon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Crescent Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Railroad St
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Gr: PK-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7412 Parkersburg Rd
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Jayenne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1504 Country Club Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Gr: PK-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
430 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Scott Teays Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6153 Teays Valley Rd
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-6750
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Steenrod Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Clarks Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4415 Piedmont Rd
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-4441
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Woodsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Davis Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6330 Davis Creek Rd
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3024
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3024
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2424.
Frankford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21692 Seneca Trail North
Frankford, WV 24938
(304) 497-2921
Frankford, WV 24938
(304) 497-2921
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2525.
Confidence Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8786 Mclane Pike
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2626.
Maxwell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Maxwell Hill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2727.
Panther Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10068 Canvas Nettie Road
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2828.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Business Park Dr
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2929.
Slanesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3030.
Frametown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Jeanie Ellis Dr
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Frametown, WV 26623
(304) 364-5526
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3131.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4901 Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3232.
Inwood Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7864 Winchester Ave
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1990
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1990
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3333.
Warwood School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Viking Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3434.
Flemington Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
824 Simpson Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Gr: PK-4 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3535.
East Lynn Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19594 E Lynn Rd
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in West Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in West Virginia include Greenmont Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School and Criss Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in West Virginia?
35 blue ribbon public preschools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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