For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 292 students in Hinton, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in Hinton, WV is Hinton Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinton, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Hinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hinton, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hinton Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Park Ave
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Hinton, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Temple St
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hinton, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Hinton, WV include Hinton Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hinton?
1 public preschools are located in Hinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinton?
Hinton public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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