For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 465 students in Pleasants County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pleasants County, WV are Belmont Elementary School and St. Marys Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasants County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Pleasants County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pleasants County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
512 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Washington St
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Pleasants County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2880 North Pleasant Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pleasants County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pleasants County, WV include Belmont Elementary School and St. Marys Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pleasants County?
2 public preschools are located in Pleasants County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasants County?
Pleasants County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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