For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 531 students in Clay County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, WV are Big Otter Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Otter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
59 Ossia Rd
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Clay County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Bomont Rd
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 33 students
Hc 68 Box 100
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304) 286-4861
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304) 286-4861
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
100 Lizemore Lion Road
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
4208 Wallback Road
Wallback, WV 25285
(304) 587-2140
Wallback, WV 25285
(304) 587-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, WV include Big Otter Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
2 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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