For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 544 students in Summers County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Summers County, WV are Talcott Elementary School, Jumping Branch Elementary School and Hinton Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summers County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Summers County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Summers County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talcott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
133 Talcott School Rd
Talcott, WV 24981
(304) 466-6029
Talcott, WV 24981
(304) 466-6029
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Jumping Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6617 Beech Run Rd
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6005
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6005
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hinton Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Park Ave
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Summers County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Temple St
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Summers County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Summers County, WV include Talcott Elementary School, Jumping Branch Elementary School and Hinton Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Summers County?
3 public preschools are located in Summers County.
What is the racial composition of students in Summers County?
Summers County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist
A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.
How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School
Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.
School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know
Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.