For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 885 students in Elkins, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Elkins, WV are Midland Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jennings Randolph Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkins, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Elkins have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Elkins, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elkins, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Elkins, WV include Midland Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jennings Randolph Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elkins?
4 public preschools are located in Elkins.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkins?
Elkins public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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