For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,263 students in Barboursville, WV. The top ranked public preschools in Barboursville, WV are Martha Elementary School, Village Of Barboursville Elementary School and Nichols Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barboursville, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Barboursville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barboursville, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martha Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3067 Martha Rd
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3027
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3027
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Village Of Barboursville Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
718 Central Ave
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3000
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3505 Erwin Rd
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3031
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3031
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Davis Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6330 Davis Creek Rd
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3024
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3024
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Barboursville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 O?hanlon Place
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-2069
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-2069
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barboursville, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Barboursville, WV include Martha Elementary School, Village Of Barboursville Elementary School and Nichols Elementary School. Barboursville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public preschools are located in Barboursville?
4 public preschools are located in Barboursville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barboursville?
Barboursville public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Barboursville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barboursville include: Martha Elementary School vs. Village Of Barboursville Elementary School, Village Of Barboursville Elementary School vs. Martha Elementary School, Davis Creek Elementary School vs. Martha Elementary School
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