The average student-teacher ratio in West Virginia public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 5:1
10:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in West Virginia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Excel Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
550 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Rank: #22.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Dunlow Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
32800 Route 152
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Fellowsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-4
139 Fellowsville School Rd
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Hometown Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
Route 62 107 School Lane
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-0746
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-0746
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
169 Sand Hill Rd
Dallas, WV 26036
(304) 547-5041
Dallas, WV 26036
(304) 547-5041
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Jefferson Elementary Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
1226 Burdette St
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Leon, WV 25123
(304) 458-1710
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Arnoldsburg School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
90 Spring Run Rd
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Arthur I Boreman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
51 Boreman School Road
Middlebourne, WV 26149
(304) 758-2152
Middlebourne, WV 26149
(304) 758-2152
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Birch River Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
379 Birch River Rd
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
800 Marshall St
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Confidence Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
8786 Mclane Pike
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Crichton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
133 School St
Quinwood, WV 25981
(304) 438-6958
Quinwood, WV 25981
(304) 438-6958
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Duval Pk-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
5304 Straight Frk
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Elk Garden School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
86 Elk Garden Hwy
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Franklin Elementary Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1511 Division Street Ext
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9534
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9534
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Gilmer County Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
99 Fairground Rd
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Hugh Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
29 Hugh Dingess Elementary Sch
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Justice Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
70 Circle Dr
Logan, WV 25601
(304) 752-3250
Logan, WV 25601
(304) 752-3250
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
2919 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1301 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
189 Price Way
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Paden City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
510 N 2nd Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
1165 Huff Creek Rd
Cyclone, WV 24827
(304) 682-5916
Cyclone, WV 24827
(304) 682-5916
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
South Man Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
301 E Mcdonald Ave
Man, WV 25635
(304) 583-7522
Man, WV 25635
(304) 583-7522
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Stanaford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
950 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Rank: #12 - 3212. - 32.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 35-39%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1349 Shinnston Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Rank: #33 - 5633. - 56.
Alderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
305 Elmwood Ave
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Rank: #33 - 5633. - 56.
Anne Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
405 Winfield Rd
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Rank: #33 - 5633. - 56.
Aurora School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
125 Aurora School Dr
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
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