For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,734 students in Jackson County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, WV are Evans Elementary School, Gilmore Elementary School and Fairplain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Schoolhouse Dr
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7412 Parkersburg Rd
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Fairplain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Panther Dr
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cottageville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 2nd St
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330
Cottageville, WV 25239
(304) 372-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Business Park Dr
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Kenna, WV 25248
(304) 372-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 2nd Ave
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
803 Kaiser Ave
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-2692
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-2692
Gr: PK-2 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, WV include Evans Elementary School, Gilmore Elementary School and Fairplain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
7 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Kenna Elementary School vs. Henry J Kaiser Elementary School, Henry J Kaiser Elementary School vs. Kenna Elementary School
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