For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,670 students in Fayette County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, WV are Ansted Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Divide Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ansted Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 School St
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Bradley School Rd
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 256-4605
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 256-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Divide Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 Propps Rdg Rd
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
515 W Maple Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
870 Main Street
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
308 W Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Gr: PK-2 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, WV include Ansted Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Divide Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fayette County?
7 public preschools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fayette County include: New River Primary vs. Fayetteville Pk-8, Fayetteville Pk-8 vs. New River Primary
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