For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 598 students in Webster County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, WV are Webster Springs Elementary School, Hacker Valley Elementary School and Glade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 River Dr
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-5321
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-5321
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mill St
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Eagle Lane
Diana, WV 26217
(304) 847-2112
Diana, WV 26217
(304) 847-2112
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
25 Mill Street
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, WV include Webster Springs Elementary School, Hacker Valley Elementary School and Glade Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Webster County?
3 public preschools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public preschools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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