For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,768 students in Randolph County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, WV are Midland Elementary School, North Elementary School and Pickens Elementary/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Randolph County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
George Ward Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10007 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Coalton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
278 Broadway Ave
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #99.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Main St
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 219/250 North
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Route 250 South
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Rt 219s
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Gr: K-5 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, WV include Midland Elementary School, North Elementary School and Pickens Elementary/high School.
How many public preschools are located in Randolph County?
9 public preschools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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