For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 566 students in Princeton, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in Princeton, WV is Oakvale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Princeton, WV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
731 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Gr: PK | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Princeton, West Virginia 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Princeton, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Princeton, WV include Oakvale School.
How many public preschools are located in Princeton?
2 public preschools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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