For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 764 students in Hardy County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hardy County, WV is East Hardy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardy County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardy County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hardy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
238 Cougar Dr
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5970
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5970
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
400 N Main St
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6356
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6356
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hardy County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardy County, WV include East Hardy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardy County?
2 public preschools are located in Hardy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardy County?
Hardy County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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