For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 883 students in Wirt County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wirt County, WV is Wirt County Primary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wirt County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Wirt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wirt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Gr: PK-K | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wirt County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wirt County, WV include Wirt County Primary Center.
How many public preschools are located in Wirt County?
2 public preschools are located in Wirt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wirt County?
Wirt County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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