For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,065 students in Monroe County, WV.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WV are Alderson Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary & Middle School and Peterstown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Elmwood Ave
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mountain View Drive
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Peterstown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WV?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, WV include Alderson Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary & Middle School and Peterstown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
3 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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