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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kanawha County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public preschools serving 9,987 students in Kanawha County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV are Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Overbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanawha County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Kanawha County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Kanawha County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Overbrook Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
218 Oakwood Road
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Weberwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
732 Gordon Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Rock Branch Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-0078
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
736 Ruthdale Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7776 Coal River Rd
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
631 Montrose Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Pinch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 S Pinch Rd
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 348-1943
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13620 Maccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5120 Elk River Rd N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E 6th St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4901 Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Flinn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2006 Mcclure Pkwy
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 Staunton Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Helene St
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2121.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2222.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Tad, WV 25201
(304) 348-1975
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Alban Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2030 Harrison Ave
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4540 Brounland Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Point Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5312 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Ruffner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
809 Litz Dr
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2828.
Anne Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Winfield Rd
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2089 Lakewood Dr
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
267 Midway Rd
Alum Creek, WV 25003
(304) 756-3121
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Nitro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 19th St
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3232.
Malden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Salines Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1973
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3333.
Sissonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8324 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 348-1961
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3434.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Hawks Rdg
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3535.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Ohio St
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kanawha County, WV include Holz Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School and Overbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kanawha County?
41 public preschools are located in Kanawha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha County?
Kanawha County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Kanawha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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