For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 773 students in 26062, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in 26062, WV is Weirton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 26062 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 26062, WV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26062, WV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weirton Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
26062, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 Circle Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Brooke Hancock Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 Legion Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Gr: PK-12
4215 Wells St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Gr: K-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
200 Culler Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
160 South 12th Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Gr: PK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 26062, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in 26062, WV include Weirton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 26062?
1 public preschools are located in 26062.
What is the racial composition of students in 26062?
26062 public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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