For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 811 students in 24701, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in 24701, WV are Bluewell Elementary School and Mountain Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 24701 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 24701, WV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 24701, WV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluewell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Bluewell School Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Blue Prince Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 324-7316
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 324-7316
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
673 West Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Gr: PK-2 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
24701, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1919 Maryland Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Gr: K-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 24701, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in 24701, WV include Bluewell Elementary School and Mountain Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 24701?
3 public preschools are located in 24701.
What is the racial composition of students in 24701?
24701 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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