For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,230 students in Mercer County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, WV are Athens Elementary School, Oakvale School and Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mercer County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 S State Street
Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-9229
Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-9229
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Oakvale School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2503 Goodwins Chapel Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-2541
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5709 Matoaka Rd
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Spanishburg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8544 Beckley Road
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304) 425-5854
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304) 425-5854
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Bluewell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Bluewell School Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5281 Hinton Road
Lerona, WV 25971
(304) 384-7441
Lerona, WV 25971
(304) 384-7441
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Montcalm Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
838 Rock Rd
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-5202
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-5202
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Blue Prince Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 324-7316
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 324-7316
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
673 West Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Gr: PK-2 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
731 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Gr: PK | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
105 Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Gr: 7-9
Bluefield Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 358
Bramwell, WV 24715
(304) 248-7150
Bramwell, WV 24715
(304) 248-7150
Gr: K-6 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 6%
319 Memorial Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8016
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8016
Gr: K-2
Princeton Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Gr: 9-12
Sam Perdue Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Sam Purdue Juvenile Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24720
(304) 733-6821
Princeton, WV 24720
(304) 733-6821
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
1919 Maryland Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Gr: K-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, WV include Athens Elementary School, Oakvale School and Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
9 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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