Best Kingwood Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,813 students in Kingwood, WV.

The top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV are Central Preston Middle School, Kingwood Elementary School and Preston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kingwood, WV public schools have an score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Kingwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Kingwood, WV (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Central Preston Middle School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
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64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033

Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Kingwood Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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207 S Price St
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034

Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

Preston High School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
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400 Knight Dr
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400

Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV?

The top ranked public schools in Kingwood, WV include Central Preston Middle School, Kingwood Elementary School and Preston High School.

How many public schools are located in Kingwood?

3 public schools are located in Kingwood.

What is the racial composition of students in Kingwood?

Kingwood public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).