For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 509 students in Ritchie County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ritchie County, WV are Smithville Elementary School, Harrisville Elementary School and Creed Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ritchie County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Ritchie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ritchie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Harrisville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Elementary Drive
Harrisville, WV 26362
(304) 643-2220
Harrisville, WV 26362
(304) 643-2220
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Creed Collins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 Collins Ave
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ritchie County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ritchie County, WV include Smithville Elementary School, Harrisville Elementary School and Creed Collins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ritchie County?
3 public preschools are located in Ritchie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ritchie County?
Ritchie County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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