For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 811 students in Bluefield, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Bluefield, WV are Bluewell Elementary School and Mountain Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluefield, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Bluefield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bluefield, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluewell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Bluewell School Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Blue Prince Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 324-7316
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 324-7316
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
673 West Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Gr: PK-2 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Bluefield, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bluefield Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481
Gr: 9-12
1919 Maryland Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Gr: K-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bluefield, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Bluefield, WV include Bluewell Elementary School and Mountain Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bluefield?
3 public preschools are located in Bluefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluefield?
Bluefield public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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