For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 216 students in Welch, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in Welch, WV is Welch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Welch, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Welch have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Welch, WV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Stewart St
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Welch, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Welch, WV include Welch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Welch?
1 public preschools are located in Welch.
What is the racial composition of students in Welch?
Welch public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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