For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 604 students in Moundsville, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in Moundsville, WV is Washington Lands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moundsville, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Moundsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Moundsville, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Lands Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 School Rd
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Tiger Ln
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Moundsville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1600 Third Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Moundsville, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Moundsville, WV include Washington Lands Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Moundsville?
2 public preschools are located in Moundsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Moundsville?
Moundsville public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Moundsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Moundsville include: Mcninch Primary School vs. Washington Lands Elementary School, Washington Lands Elementary School vs. Mcninch Primary School
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