For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,474 students in Preston County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Preston County, WV are Fellowsville Elementary School, Bruceton School and Kingwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Preston County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Preston County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Preston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fellowsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
139 Fellowsville School Rd
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Bruceton School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Morgantown Street
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Kingwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 S Price St
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Terra Alta/east Preston School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 E State Ave
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Aurora School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Aurora School Dr
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
South Preston School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5258 S Preston Hwy
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
West Preston School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Preston County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Preston County, WV include Fellowsville Elementary School, Bruceton School and Kingwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Preston County?
7 public preschools are located in Preston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Preston County?
Preston County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Preston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Preston County include: Bruceton School vs. Kingwood Elementary School, Kingwood Elementary School vs. Bruceton School, Terra Alta/east Preston School vs. Kingwood Elementary School
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