For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,777 students in Upshur County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Upshur County, WV are Tennerton Elementary School, French Creek Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Upshur County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tennerton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
167 Gawthrop Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
French Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7619 Route 20 South Road
French Creek, WV 26218
(304) 924-6381
French Creek, WV 26218
(304) 924-6381
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Washington District Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5078 Tallmansville Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 College Avenue
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Cave Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12292 Route 20 South Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 924-6969
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 924-6969
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #66.
Hodgesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
918 Teter Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #77.
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
481 Heavener Grove Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Grades: 3-5
| 283 students
5 Baxter St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Grades: 3-5
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Upshur County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Upshur County, WV include Tennerton Elementary School, French Creek Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Upshur County?
7 public preschools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Upshur County include: Tennerton Elementary School vs. Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, Buckhannon Academy Elementary School vs. Tennerton Elementary School
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