For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 361 students in Clay, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in Clay, WV is Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clay, WV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay, WV include Clay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay?
1 public preschools are located in Clay.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay?
Clay public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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