For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 567 students in Shinnston, WV.
The top-ranked public preschool in Shinnston, WV is Big Elm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shinnston, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Shinnston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shinnston, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Elm Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Tetrick Rd
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shinnston, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shinnston, WV include Big Elm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shinnston?
1 public preschools are located in Shinnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Shinnston?
Shinnston public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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