For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 819 students in Charles Town, WV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Charles Town, WV is South Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles Town, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Charles Town have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charles Town, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4599 Summit Point Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
370 Page Jackson School Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Gr: PK-2 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Charles Town, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Charles Town, WV include South Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charles Town?
2 public preschools are located in Charles Town.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles Town?
Charles Town public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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