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Best Mercer County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,230 students in Mercer County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, WV are Athens Elementary School, Oakvale School and Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 S State Street
Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-9229
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Oakvale School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2503 Goodwins Chapel Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5709 Matoaka Rd
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Spanishburg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8544 Beckley Road
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304) 425-5854
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Bluewell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Bluewell School Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5281 Hinton Road
Lerona, WV 25971
(304) 384-7441
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Montcalm Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
838 Rock Rd
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-5202
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Blue Prince Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 324-7316
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Bluefield Primary School
673 West Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Gr: PK-2 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Springs Early Learning Center
731 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Gr: PK | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, WV include Athens Elementary School, Oakvale School and Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
9 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).

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