For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 544 students in Summers County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Summers County, WV are Talcott Elementary School, Jumping Branch Elementary School and Hinton Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summers County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Summers County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Summers County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talcott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Talcott School Rd
Talcott, WV 24981
(304) 466-6029
Talcott, WV 24981
(304) 466-6029
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Jumping Branch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6617 Beech Run Rd
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6005
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6005
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Hinton Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Park Ave
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Summers County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Temple St
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Summers County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Summers County, WV include Talcott Elementary School, Jumping Branch Elementary School and Hinton Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Summers County?
3 public preschools are located in Summers County.
What is the racial composition of students in Summers County?
Summers County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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