For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 321 students in Craigsville, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in Craigsville, WV is Gauley River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craigsville, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Craigsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Craigsville, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gauley River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School St
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Craigsville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Craigsville, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Craigsville, WV include Gauley River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Craigsville?
1 public preschools are located in Craigsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Craigsville?
Craigsville public preschools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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