Best Grant County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,042 students in Grant County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, WV are Maysville Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Union Educational Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Grant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 Elementary School Dr Ste 1
Maysville, WV 26833
(304) 749-7441
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Rig St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Union Educational Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Tiger Drive
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(304) 693-7612
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, WV include Maysville Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Union Educational Complex.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
3 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).

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