The average public preschool diversity score in West Virginia is approximately 0.21 per year (2025).
The most diverse public preschools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in West Virginia is currently Ranson Elementary School, with a diversity score of 0.69.
Diversity Score Range: 0.44
0.69
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.56
Most Diverse Public Preschools in West Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Ranson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-5
600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: PK-5
1901 Hall Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5175
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5175
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: PK-5
1129 S Fayette St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Burke Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: PK-3
422 W Burke St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: PK-5
100 Florida St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Piedmont Year-round Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: PK-5
203 Bradford St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Beckley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: PK-5
399 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Rank: #88.
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: PK-2
673 West Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: PK-3
301 S Alabama Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3560
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3560
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: PK-5
550 Hawks Rdg
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Rank: #1111.
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: PK-2
2401 Myers Ave
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0367
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0367
Rank: #1212.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: PK-5
825 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-2
395 East Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3550
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3550
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-2
726 Hack Wilson Way
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3520
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3520
Rank: #1515.
Highlawn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: PK-5
2613 Collis Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5130
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5130
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK
142 Marshall Ave
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0378
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0378
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK-5
959 Woodward Dr
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-1928
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-1928
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK-K
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Rank: #1919.
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: PK-2
2000 Tavern Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3565
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3565
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: PK-5
3601 Staunton Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Driswood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: PK-5
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Rank: #2222.
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: PK-3
650 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: PK-5
4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: PK-2
370 Page Jackson School Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.50
Grades: PK-5
91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.50
Grades: PK-5
5100 Ohio St
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.50
Grades: PK-5
28631 Coal Heritage Road
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.50
Grades: PK-5
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.47
Grades: PK-5
930 2nd St
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5168
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5168
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.47
Grades: PK-5
4901 Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Explorer Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.46
Grades: PK-5
2901 Saltwell Rd
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5126
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Mabscott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.46
Grades: PK-5
104 Pershing Avenue
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 256-4583
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 256-4583
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Diversity Score: 0.46
Grades: PK-2
401 Campus Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5892
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5892
Rank: #3434.
T A Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.45
Grades: PK-5
103 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.44
Grades: PK-4
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Virginia average public preschools diversity score?
The West Virginia average public preschools diversity score is 0.21 for 2025.
What are public preschools with the most diversity score in West Virginia?
The best top ranked public preschools in West Virginia include Ranson Elementary School, Spring Hill Elementary School and Stratton Elementary School.
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