For the 2025 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 Aurora 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 32% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Preston County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Preston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Bruceton School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Morgantown Street
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Aurora School Dr
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Terra Alta/east Preston School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Kingwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Price St
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
South Preston School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5258 S Preston Hwy
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
Rank: #77.
West Preston School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Preston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 26
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
167 South Main Street
Masontown, WV 26542
(304) 864-5221
Masontown, WV 26542
(304) 864-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
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 Aurora 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 11% (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, Terra Alta/east Preston School vs. Kingwood Elementary School, Kingwood Elementary School vs. Bruceton School
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