For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,537 students in South Charleston, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in South Charleston, WV are Weberwood Elementary School, Ruthlawn Elementary School and Montrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Charleston, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in South Charleston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in South Charleston, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Charleston, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in South Charleston, WV include Weberwood Elementary School, Ruthlawn Elementary School and Montrose Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Charleston?
6 public preschools are located in South Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Charleston?
South Charleston public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in South Charleston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in South Charleston include: Alum Creek Elementary School vs. Bridgeview Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School vs. Bridgeview Elementary School, Bridgeview Elementary School vs. Richmond Elementary School
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