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Best Fairmont Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,991 students in Fairmont, WV. The top-ranked public preschools in Fairmont, WV are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, White Hall Elementary School and Jayenne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmont, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Fairmont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Fairmont, WV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1858 Valley School Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
White Hall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
38 Emerald Ln
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Jayenne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1504 Country Club Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2136
Gr: PK-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
East Dale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
57 E Dale Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2132
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
East Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1025 Fairfax St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2134
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Monongah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Gr: PK-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2156
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fairmont, West Virginia

Fairmont, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barnes Elementary School (Closed 2004)
100 Naomi St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Dunbar Middle School (Closed 2008)
101 High St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2131
Gr: 5-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Marion Co. Adult & Community Ed. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
601 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-7323
Miller Junior High School (Closed 2008)
2 Pennsylvania Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2147
Gr: 7-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fairmont, WV?
How many public preschools are located in Fairmont?
7 public preschools are located in Fairmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmont?
Fairmont public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Fairmont are often viewed compared to one another?

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