For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 494 students in Ritchie County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Ritchie County, WV are Smithville Elementary School, Harrisville Elementary School and Creed Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ritchie County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Ritchie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ritchie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Grades: PK-4
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 E Main Street
Harrisville, WV 26362
(304) 643-2220
Harrisville, WV 26362
(304) 643-2220
Grades: PK-4
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Creed Collins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 Collins Avenue
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
Grades: PK-4
| 215 students
Ritchie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 School Street
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3305
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3305
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ritchie County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Ritchie County, WV include Smithville Elementary School, Harrisville Elementary School and Creed Collins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ritchie County, WV?
3 public preschools are located in Ritchie County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Ritchie County, WV?
Ritchie County, WV public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 10% (majority Black).
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