For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 431 students in Clay, WV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Clay, WV is Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clay, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay, WV include Clay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay?
1 public preschools are located in Clay.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay?
Clay public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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