For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,034 students in Harrison County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, WV are Johnson Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Worthington Dr
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7060
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Big Elm Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Tetrick Rd
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
West Milford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 School St
West Milford, WV 26451
(304) 326-7030
West Milford, WV 26451
(304) 326-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Lumberport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 E Lyndon St
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2919 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
North View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N 19th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1302 Buckhannon Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Gr: PK-2 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1349 Shinnston Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1636 W Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Genesis Youth Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
535 Horner Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-1907
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-1907
Gr: 6-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rt. 3, Box 43b
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3260
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Harrison County Evolution Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12
Harrison County Magnet Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
One Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3240
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3240
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Harrison County Transitional Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 1-5 | 1 student
208 Kidd Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
591 Pressley Ridge Road
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 627-2331
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 627-2331
Gr: 8-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pressley Ridge School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Rt. 5 Box 697
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-9875
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-9875
Gr: 7-11 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rr 1 Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Tri-county High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Rr 3 Box 43c
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3290
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3290
Gr: 9-12
229 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Wv Industrial Home For Youth (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15 Industrial Blvd
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, WV include Johnson Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harrison County?
10 public preschools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harrison County include: Simpson Elementary School vs. Johnson Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School vs. Simpson Elementary School, North View Elementary School vs. Lumberport Elementary School
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