For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 564 students in Nitro, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nitro, WV are Rock Branch Elementary School and Nitro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nitro, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Nitro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nitro, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Nitro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1921 19th St
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nitro, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nitro, WV include Rock Branch Elementary School and Nitro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nitro?
2 public preschools are located in Nitro.
What is the racial composition of students in Nitro?
Nitro public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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