For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 394 students in 26416, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in 26416, WV is Philippi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 26416 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 26416, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26416, WV Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philippi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 26416, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in 26416, WV include Philippi Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 26416?
1 public preschools are located in 26416.
What is the racial composition of students in 26416?
26416 public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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