For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,048 students in 25309, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in 25309, WV are Ruthlawn Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School and Alum Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 25309 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 25309, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 25309, WV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
736 Ruthdale Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4540 Brounland Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #44.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Ohio St
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 25309, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in 25309, WV include Ruthlawn Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School and Alum Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 25309?
4 public preschools are located in 25309.
What is the racial composition of students in 25309?
25309 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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