For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 503 students in Princeton, WV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Princeton, WV is Oakvale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Princeton, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakvale School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2503 Goodwins Chapel Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-2541
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
731 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Gr: PK | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Princeton, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Princeton, WV include Oakvale School.
How many public preschools are located in Princeton?
2 public preschools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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