For the 2024 school year, there are 41 public preschools serving 9,918 students in Kanawha County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV are Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Rock Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanawha County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Kanawha County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kanawha County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-1443
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-1443
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weberwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
732 Gordon Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Montrose Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #77.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5525 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
736 Ruthdale Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #99.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5311
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Ruffner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 Litz Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Alban Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Harrison Avenue
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7776 Coal River Road
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1616.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E 6th Street
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Hawks Ridge
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Nitro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1921 19th Street
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4540 Brounland Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Flinn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2006 Mcclure Parkway
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #2121.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4620 Spring Hill Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Staunton Avenue Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #2424.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2089 Lakewood Drive
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Anne Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Winfield Road
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Sissonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8324 Sissonville Drive
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 348-1961
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 348-1961
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
Rank: #2727.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
267 Midway Road
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #2828.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 Pratt Avenue
Pratt, WV 25162
(304) 949-4838
Pratt, WV 25162
(304) 949-4838
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #2929.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Helene Street
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3030.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Mccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Ohio Street
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Malden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Salinas Drive
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1973
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1973
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #3333.
Chandler Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 School Street
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Rank: #3434.
Piedmont Year-round Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 Bradford Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #3535.
Marmet Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 94th St
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
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Kanawha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 1 Box 425a
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Grades: K-4
| 155 students
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
810 Grant St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
60 Manfred Holland Way
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Mt Olive (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1900 Kanawha Blvd East
Charleston, WV 25305
Charleston, WV 25305
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
South Central Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
820 Mallory Road
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0376
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0376
Grades: 5-12
| 34 students
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
195c Rutledge Rd
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV include Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Rock Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kanawha County, WV?
41 public preschools are located in Kanawha County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County, WV?
Kanawha County, WV public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 10% (majority Black).
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