For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,595 students in Jefferson County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WV are Shepherdstown Elementary School, Driswood Elementary School and South Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Driswood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
North Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6996 Charles Town Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
T A Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Ranson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 Ranson Campus Blvd
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18866 Charles Town Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 Jefferson County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WV include Shepherdstown Elementary School, Driswood Elementary School and South Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
10 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Page Jackson Elementary School vs. North Jefferson Elementary School, North Jefferson Elementary School vs. Page Jackson Elementary School, Ranson Elementary School vs. Shepherdstown Elementary School
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