For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,813 students in 26537, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 26537, 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 26537 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26537, WV 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 26537, WV ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Kingwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 S Price St
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26537, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26537, WV include Central Preston Middle School, Kingwood Elementary School and Preston High School.
How many public schools are located in 26537?
3 public schools are located in 26537.
What is the racial composition of students in 26537?
26537 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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