For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,485 students in 26508, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in 26508, WV are Cheat Lake Elementary School, Ridgedale Elementary School and Brookhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 26508 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 26508, WV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26508, WV Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
154 Crosby Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1550 Goshen Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 Baker St
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
661 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 26508, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in 26508, WV include Cheat Lake Elementary School, Ridgedale Elementary School and Brookhaven Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 26508?
4 public preschools are located in 26508.
What is the racial composition of students in 26508?
26508 public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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