For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 976 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV are Junior Elementary School, Philippi Elementary School and Kasson Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barbour County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 West 1st St.
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Philippi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Road
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Kasson Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Road
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Belington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Volga Century Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Grades: K-4
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Barbour County, WV include Junior Elementary School, Philippi Elementary School and Kasson Elementary Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Barbour County?
4 public preschools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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