For the 2024-25 school year, there are 383 magnet public preschools serving 108,935 students in West Virginia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in West Virginia are Greenmont Elementary School, Holz Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in West Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
209 58th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Holz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Smithville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Grades: PK-4
| 93 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hollywood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
412 Old Mill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sherman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Criss Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Culloden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19799 U.s. Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
New Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
128 Frankfort Road
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #1111.
West Teays Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3676 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6711
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6711
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Gihon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Kenna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Midland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Jayenne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1504 Country Club Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mt Lookout Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1945 Mt. Lookout Road
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 Railroad Street
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Chester, WV 26034
(304) 387-1915
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Hite Saunders Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3708 Green Valley Road
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5132
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5132
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ritchie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
154 Crosby Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Neale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2305 Grand Central Ave
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9587
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #2222.
Gilmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7412 Parkersburg Road
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Sandyville, WV 25275
(304) 273-3511
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #2323.
Williamstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
430 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #2424.
White Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38 Emerald Lane
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Grades: PK-4
| 205 students
Rank: #2525.
Winfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Wall St
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-2565
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-2565
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Crescent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Crescent Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Martha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3067 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3027
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3027
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Weberwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
732 Gordon Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #2929.
Village Of Barboursville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
718 Central Ave
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3035
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3035
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #3030.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Burke Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
422 West Burke Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Grades: PK-3
| 208 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
West Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
745 Van Meter Way
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #3333.
Ridgedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1550 Goshen Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Blennerhassett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
448 Jewel Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-5128
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-5128
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 Baker Street
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in West Virginia?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in West Virginia include Greenmont Elementary School, Holz Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in West Virginia?
383 magnet public preschools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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