For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 956 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV are Junior Elementary School, Philippi Elementary School and Belington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barbour County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 West 1st Street
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Philippi Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Belington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
471 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Kasson Elementary/middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Rd
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Gr: K-4 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV include Junior Elementary School, Philippi Elementary School and Belington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barbour County?
4 public preschools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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