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Best Monongalia County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 5,647 students in Monongalia County, WV. The top-ranked public preschools in Monongalia County, WV are Cheat Lake Elementary School, Ridgedale Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monongalia County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Monongalia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Monongalia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
154 Crosby Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1550 Goshen Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
825 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1215 Baker St
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Suncrest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3647 Collins Ferry Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Mylan Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Mylan Park Ln
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
677 201st Memorial Hwy
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
661 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
668 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Mason Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7041 Mason Dixon Hwy
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 662-6113
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center
Alternative School
550 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Gr: PK-11 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monongalia County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monongalia County, WV include Cheat Lake Elementary School, Ridgedale Elementary School and North Elementary School. Monongalia County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public preschools are located in Monongalia County?
11 public preschools are located in Monongalia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monongalia County?
Monongalia County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Monongalia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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