Preston County Public Schools
Preston County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
10
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,090
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Preston County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for West Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Preston County has one district entry in this county file: PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. KINGWOOD has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Preston County
Reported Enrollment
4,090
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Preston County
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
10 Public Schools in Preston County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | KINGWOOD, 26537Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,178 |
| WEST PRESTON SCHOOL | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | ARTHURDALE, 26520Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 656 |
| BRUCETON SCHOOL | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | BRUCETON MILLS, 26525Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 621 |
| KINGWOOD ELEMENTARY | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | KINGWOOD, 26537Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 361 |
| SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | TUNNELTON, 26444Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 342 |
| CENTRAL PRESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | KINGWOOD, 26537Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 322 |
| TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON SCHOOL | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | TERRA ALTA, 26764Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 310 |
| AURORA SCHOOL | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | AURORA, 26705Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 168 |
| FELLOWSVILLE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | TUNNELTON, 26444Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 92 |
| ROWLESBURG SCHOOL | Listed only | PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS | ROWLESBURG, 26425Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 40 |
PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
KINGWOOD, 26537 / Rural: Fringe
WEST PRESTON SCHOOL
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
ARTHURDALE, 26520 / Rural: Distant
BRUCETON SCHOOL
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
BRUCETON MILLS, 26525 / Rural: Distant
KINGWOOD ELEMENTARY
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
KINGWOOD, 26537 / Town: Distant
SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
TUNNELTON, 26444 / Rural: Distant
CENTRAL PRESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
KINGWOOD, 26537 / Rural: Fringe
TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON SCHOOL
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
TERRA ALTA, 26764 / Rural: Distant
AURORA SCHOOL
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
AURORA, 26705 / Rural: Distant
FELLOWSVILLE ELEMENTARY
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
TUNNELTON, 26444 / Rural: Distant
ROWLESBURG SCHOOL
PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
ROWLESBURG, 26425 / Rural: Distant
Preston County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Preston County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in West Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Preston County public school directory?
The directory lists 10 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Preston County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Preston County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Preston County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Preston County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.