For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 885 students in 26241, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in 26241, WV are Midland Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jennings Randolph Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 26241 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 26241, WV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26241, WV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 26241, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in 26241, WV include Midland Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jennings Randolph Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 26241?
4 public preschools are located in 26241.
What is the racial composition of students in 26241?
26241 public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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