For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,408 students in Hampshire County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, WV are Capon Bridge Elementary School and Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hampshire County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capon Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-3329
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Main St
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4800
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
6650 Bloomery Pike
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Slanesville, WV 25444
(304) 496-7069
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
549 Center Avenue
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3018
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
121 Pancione Loop
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-7001
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
#3 Grassy Lick Road
Rio, WV 26755
(304) 822-5385
Rio, WV 26755
(304) 822-5385
Gr: K-3 | 33 students
Hampshire County Career Training Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Hc 63 Box 1970
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3979
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-3979
Gr: PK-12
J.m. Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
#1 Jerry Lane
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-1369
Augusta, WV 26704
(304) 496-1369
Gr: 8-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 36%
West Virginia School For The Blind (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4880
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4880
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hampshire County, WV include Capon Bridge Elementary School and Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind.
How many public preschools are located in Hampshire County?
6 public preschools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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