For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public preschools serving 9,987 students in Kanawha County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV are Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Weberwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanawha County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Kanawha County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kanawha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Weberwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
732 Gordon Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5525 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
736 Ruthdale Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Montrose Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7776 Coal River Rd
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #1010.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #1111.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Tad, WV 25201
(304) 348-1975
Tad, WV 25201
(304) 348-1975
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Helene St
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1313.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Flinn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2006 Mcclure Pkwy
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 Staunton Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1717.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1818.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #1919.
Alban Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2030 Harrison Ave
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #2020.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Maccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #2121.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4540 Brounland Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #2222.
Point Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #2323.
Ruffner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 Litz Dr
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2424.
Anne Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Winfield Rd
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #2525.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 6th St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2089 Lakewood Dr
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Nitro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 19th St
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2828.
Malden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Salines Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1973
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1973
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #2929.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Hawks Rdg
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #3030.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
267 Midway Rd
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #3131.
Sissonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8324 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 348-1961
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 348-1961
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #3232.
Marmet Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 94th St
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: #3333.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Ohio St
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #3434.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
959 Woodward Dr
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-1928
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-1928
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
George C. Weimer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Kanawha Ter
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0205
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0205
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
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Kanawha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 1 Box 425a
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Grades: K-4
| 155 students
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
5120 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Garnet Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
422 Dickinson Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6195
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6195
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
810 Grant St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
James H. Tiger Morton Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Manfred Holland Way
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-3502
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Mt Olive (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1900 Kanawha Blvd East
Charleston, WV 25305
Charleston, WV 25305
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
South Central Regional Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
820 Mallory Road
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0376
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0376
Grades: 5-12
| 34 students
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
195c Rutledge Rd
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3508 Staunton Avenue, 3rd Floo
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV include Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Weberwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kanawha County?
41 public preschools are located in Kanawha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County?
Kanawha County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Kanawha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kanawha County include: Shoals Elementary School vs. Elk Elementary Center, Cross Lanes Elementary School vs. Point Harmony Elementary School, George C. Weimer Elementary School vs. Alban Elementary School
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