For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,311 students in Hancock County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, WV are New Manchester Elementary School, A. T. Allison Elementary School and Weirton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
128 Frankfort Rd
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Railroad St
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Weirton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Grades: PK-4
| 773 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
189 Circle Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Brooke Hancock Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 Legion Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
4215 Wells St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Grades: K-4
| 87 students
300 Jefferson Street
Newell, WV 26050
(304) 387-1015
Newell, WV 26050
(304) 387-1015
Grades: K-6
| 226 students
Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Grades: K-4
| 97 students
200 Culler Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
160 South 12th Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, WV include New Manchester Elementary School, A. T. Allison Elementary School and Weirton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
3 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hancock County include: New Manchester Elementary School vs. A. T. Allison Elementary School, A. T. Allison Elementary School vs. Weirton Elementary School, Weirton Elementary School vs. A. T. Allison Elementary School
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