For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 alternative public preschools serving 483 students in West Virginia.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in West Virginia are Gateway Achievement Center, Mason County School For Success and Randolph County Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in West Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
United High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: #88.
Chandler Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 School Street
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Achievement Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
197 Chestnut St.
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-6470
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-6470
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
89 Baker Place
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Grades: PK-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in West Virginia?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in West Virginia include Gateway Achievement Center, Mason County School For Success and Randolph County Alternative Center.
How many alternative public preschools are located in West Virginia?
10 alternative public preschools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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