For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,949 students in Preston County, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Preston County, WV are Fellowsville Elementary School, Central Preston Middle School and Bruceton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Preston County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Preston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Preston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fellowsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
139 Fellowsville School Rd
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Central Preston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Gr: 5-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bruceton School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Morgantown Street
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 379-2593
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Kingwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 S Price St
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-1034
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Terra Alta/east Preston School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 E State Ave
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2344
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Aurora School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Aurora School Dr
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Aurora, WV 26705
(304) 735-3781
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
South Preston School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5258 S Preston Hwy
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Preston High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Knight Dr
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
West Preston School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304) 864-3835
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Rowlesburg School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46 Center St
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Preston County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Preston County, WV include Fellowsville Elementary School, Central Preston Middle School and Bruceton School.
How many public schools are located in Preston County?
10 public schools are located in Preston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Preston County?
Preston County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Preston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Preston County include: Bruceton School vs. Kingwood Elementary School, Terra Alta/east Preston School vs. Kingwood Elementary School, Kingwood Elementary School vs. Bruceton School
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