For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,790 students in 25801, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in 25801, WV are Hollywood Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Stanaford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 25801 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 25801, WV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25801, WV Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
412 Old Mill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Crescent Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Stanaford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
950 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Maxwell Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Maxwell Hill Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4599
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4575 Robert C Byrd Dr
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4588
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4588
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1129 S Fayette St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4604
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Beckley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 25801, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in 25801, WV include Hollywood Elementary School, Crescent Elementary School and Stanaford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 25801?
7 public preschools are located in 25801.
What is the racial composition of students in 25801?
25801 public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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