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Best 26101 West Virginia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,578 students in 26101, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in 26101, WV are Criss Elementary School, Gihon Elementary School and Blennerhassett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 26101 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 26101, WV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).

Best 26101, WV Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Criss Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Gihon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Blennerhassett Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
448 Jewell Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-5128
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Lubeck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 Lubeck Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1301 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary Center
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Fairplains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 Broadway Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Division Street Ext
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9534
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 26101 West Virginia

26101, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Gr: PK-5
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 26101, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in 26101, WV include Criss Elementary School, Gihon Elementary School and Blennerhassett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 26101?
8 public preschools are located in 26101.
What is the racial composition of students in 26101?
26101 public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).

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