For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 773 students in Weirton, WV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Weirton, WV is Weirton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weirton, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Weirton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Weirton, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weirton Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-8370
Gr: PK-4 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Weirton, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 Circle Drive
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2525
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Brooke Hancock Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 Legion Rd
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Gr: PK-12
4215 Wells St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7676
Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Legion & Swearingen
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
Gr: K-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
200 Culler Road
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-2818
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
160 South 12th Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-1950
Gr: PK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Weirton, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Weirton, WV include Weirton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Weirton?
1 public preschools are located in Weirton.
What is the racial composition of students in Weirton?
Weirton public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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