For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,420 students in Boone County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, WV are Sherman Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Brookview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Josephine Ave
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Learning Way
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Foster, WV 25081
(304) 369-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Ramage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15908 Spruce River Rd
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Danville, WV 25053
(304) 369-0763
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Ashford-rumble Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Ashford Nellis Rd
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Ashford, WV 25009
(304) 836-5381
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Van Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Whitesville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37949 Coal River Rd
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, WV include Sherman Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Brookview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Boone County?
7 public preschools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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