For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 189 students in Welch, WV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Welch, WV is Welch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Welch, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Welch have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Welch, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Stewart St
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Welch, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Welch, WV include Welch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Welch?
1 public preschools are located in Welch.
What is the racial composition of students in Welch?
Welch public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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