For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,813 students in Kingwood, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV are Central Preston Middle School, Kingwood Elementary School and Preston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingwood, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Kingwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Schools in Kingwood, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Preston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Kingwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Price St
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Preston High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Knight Dr
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV include Central Preston Middle School, Kingwood Elementary School and Preston High School.
How many public schools are located in Kingwood?
3 public schools are located in Kingwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingwood?
Kingwood public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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