For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,556 students in Nicholas County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Nicholas County, WV are Panther Creek Elementary School, Glade Creek Elementary School and Mt Lookout Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholas County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nicholas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panther Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10068 Canvas Nettie Road, Po B
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Nettie, WV 26681
(304) 846-6808
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Glade Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Webster Road
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2882
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Lookout Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1945 Mt. Lookout Road
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Gauley River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Birch River Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
379 Birch River Road
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Rank: #66.
Summersville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Mckees Creek Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #77.
Cherry River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Riverside Drive
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-6646
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-6646
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #88.
Zela Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
165 Country Road
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1481
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Nicholas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1988 Dixie Highway
Dixie, WV 25059
(304) 632-1323
Dixie, WV 25059
(304) 632-1323
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nicholas County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Nicholas County, WV include Panther Creek Elementary School, Glade Creek Elementary School and Mt Lookout Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nicholas County, WV?
8 public preschools are located in Nicholas County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County, WV?
Nicholas County, WV public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 10% (majority Black).
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