For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 883 students in Wirt County, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in Wirt County, WV is Wirt County Primary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wirt County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Wirt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wirt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Grades: PK-K
| 533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wirt County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Wirt County, WV include Wirt County Primary Center.
How many public preschools are located in Wirt County?
2 public preschools are located in Wirt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wirt County?
Wirt County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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