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Best Hancock County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 396 students in Hancock County, WV.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the West Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private preschools in Hancock County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hancock County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
151 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-1970
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Map of St. Pauls Elementary School
St. Pauls Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
140 Walnut St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-5225
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearHancock County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
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# Students
396 Students
8,976 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearHancock County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025198139191
2024198136187
2023153128185
2022191134188
2021191134184
2020191122179
2019203126182
2018203129181
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% Average Students of Color
2%
9%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearHancock County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20252%9%32%
20242%9%32%
20233%8%32%
20222%9%31%
20212%9%32%
20202%9%31%
20193%9%31%
20183%8%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
750 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearHancock County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202514:112:112:1
202414:112:112:1
202315:112:112:1
202215:112:112:1
202115:112:112:1
202015:111:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,200
$5,605
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearHancock County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.490.510.65
20240.490.500.65
20230.470.460.65
20220.400.480.64
20210.400.480.64
20200.400.450.64
20190.330.430.64
20180.330.420.64
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# American Indian Students
n/a
4 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHancock County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%3%4%
20241%3%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
134 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHancock County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20231%2%6%
20221%2%6%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%7%
20192%2%6%
20182%2%6%
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# White Students
235 Students
5,532 Students
% White Students
59%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHancock County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202559%63%48%
202459%64%48%
202366%68%48%
202274%67%50%
202174%67%50%
202074%70%51%
201981%72%52%
201881%73%52%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
159 Students
2,774 Students
% of Others Students
40%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHancock County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202540%31%34%
202440%29%33%
202332%27%33%
202224%28%31%
202124%28%31%
202024%24%31%
201917%23%30%
201817%22%30%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Hancock County, WV?
The top ranked private preschools in Hancock County, WV is St. Joseph The Worker Grade School.
How many private preschools are located in Hancock County?
2 private preschools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
100% of private preschools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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