For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,490 students in 26554, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in 26554, WV are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Jayenne Elementary School and East Dale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 26554 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 26554, WV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26554, WV Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1858 Valley School Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Jayenne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1504 Country Club Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
East Dale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
57 E Dale Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2132
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2132
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Monongah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 26554, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in 26554, WV include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Jayenne Elementary School and East Dale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 26554?
5 public preschools are located in 26554.
What is the racial composition of students in 26554?
26554 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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