For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 746 students in Harpers Ferry, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Harpers Ferry, WV are C. W. Shipley Elementary School and Blue Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harpers Ferry, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Harpers Ferry have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harpers Ferry, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18866 Charles Town Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Grades: PK-1
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harpers Ferry, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Harpers Ferry, WV include C. W. Shipley Elementary School and Blue Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harpers Ferry?
2 public preschools are located in Harpers Ferry.
What is the racial composition of students in Harpers Ferry?
Harpers Ferry public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Harpers Ferry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harpers Ferry include: Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. C. W. Shipley Elementary School, C. W. Shipley Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School
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