For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,595 students in Jefferson County, WV.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WV are C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Driswood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WV public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherdstown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6270
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Driswood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Caspian Way
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 885-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
South Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4599 Summit Point Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9216
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
North Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6996 Charles Town Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
T A Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18866 Charles Town Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-2995
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Ranson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
Charter School
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 850-6038
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
370 Page Jackson School Rd
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9212
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Jefferson County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 724-3307
Grades: PK-1
| 175 students
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 924-4987
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WV include C. W. Shipley Elementary School, Shepherdstown Elementary School and Driswood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
10 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. C. W. Shipley Elementary School, C. W. Shipley Elementary School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School, Page Jackson Elementary School vs. North Jefferson Elementary School
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