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Best West Virginia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 125 private schools serving 13,926 students in West Virginia, versus 682 public schools serving 242,065 students (5% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $5,669 for elementary schools and $5,966 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
83% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Baptist.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 125
  • # Students Served: 13,926
  • Average Tuition: $5,790
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View West Virginia School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 125
  • # Students Served: 13,926
  • Average Tuition: $5,790
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View West Virginia School Trends

Top Ranked West Virginia Private Schools (2026-27)

Calvary Baptist Academy Photo
Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
3655 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6768
(4)
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Corpus Christi Elementary School Photo
Corpus Christi Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1512 Warwood Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 277-1220
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Faith Christian Academy Photo
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
138 Greensburg Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0011
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1111 Adams Ave
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 522-8635
(10)
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Heritage Christian School Photo
Heritage Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
225 Newton Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-1740
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Highland Adventist School Photo
Highland Adventist School
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
777 Kennedy Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-4274
(1)
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The Highland School Photo
The Highland School
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
98 Sycamore Springs Lane
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3250
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The Linsly School Photo
The Linsly School
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
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Martinsburg Christian Academy Photo
Martinsburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2247 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-6368
(4)
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North Christian School Photo
North Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3109 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-0241
(8)
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West Virginia Private School Trends (10-Year)

125
Private Schools
-15.5% (-23 schools) 10-yr
13,926
Students
-4.7% (-688 students) 10-yr
$5,790
Avg. Tuition
-4.1% (-$245) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
-23.1% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
125 Schools
671 Schools
avg. per state

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWest Virginia (WV) TotalUS Avg per State
2025126671
2024134703
2023134665
2022118612
2021119637
2020139684
2019134665
2018137677
2017123631
2016128644
2015148683
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# Students
13,926 Students
111,494 Students
avg. per state

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Trends in Total Number of Private School Students

YearWest Virginia (WV) TotalUS Avg per State
202513,966111,945
202414,319113,628
202314,386108,484
202214,488104,892
202113,807106,817
202013,785109,411
201914,031108,956
201814,036109,868
201713,714106,255
201613,858107,443
201514,614108,505
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Average School Size
112 Students
179 Students

Trends in Average School Size

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
2025112179
2024108172
2023110174
2022125185
2021118180
2020101171
2019106175
2018105172
2017115180
2016112178
2015101167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
20259%34%
20249%34%
20239%33%
20229%33%
20219%32%
20209%32%
20199%31%
20188%31%
201710%32%
201611%32%
201513%32%
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Student By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWest Virginia
Nursey105
Pre-K2,131
Kind1,284
1972
2875
3886
4853
51,066
6828
7912
8928
9774
10769
11767
12750
Not Listed26
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Academics
# Teachers
1,300 Teachers
508,622 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
202511:111:1
202411:111:1
202311:111:1
202211:111:1
202111:111:1
202011:112:1
201911:112:1
201811:112:1
201711:112:1
201611:112:1
201511:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
202544%55%
202443%54%
202341%54%
202241%54%
202141%54%
202041%54%
201944%53%
201845%53%
201744%53%
201650%52%
201552%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
20251515
20241515
20231415
20221415
20211415
20201415
20191415
20181415
20171415
20161315
20151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,790
$13,769

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
2025$10,742$15,012
2024$6,548$13,254
2023$6,230$12,626
2022$6,164$12,187
2021$6,273$11,800
2020$6,068$11,512
2019$5,099$11,293
2018$4,801$11,017
2017$4,656$10,708
2016$4,757$10,356
2015$6,035$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
21%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
202519%34%
202419%34%
202320%34%
202221%33%
202121%33%
202021%32%
201922%31%
201819%30%
201622%29%
201519%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
202581%81%
202490%85%
202389%85%
202288%85%
202188%85%
202088%85%
201989%85%
201890%85%
201790%85%
201691%85%
201591%85%
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Students by Ethnicity
0.45
0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
20250.440.65
20240.440.65
20230.420.65
20220.430.64
20210.440.64
20200.410.64
20190.410.63
20180.400.63
20170.370.61
20160.370.61
20150.370.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
29,812 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
351 Students
264,417 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
20253%5%
20243%5%
20233%5%
20223%4%
20213%4%
20203%4%
20192%4%
20182%4%
20171%4%
20161%4%
20151%4%
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# Hispanic Students
177 Students
506,604 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
20251%9%
20241%9%
20231%9%
20221%8%
20211%9%
20201%9%
20191%8%
20181%8%
20171%8%
20161%8%
20151%8%
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# Black Students
272 Students
415,581 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
20252%7%
20242%7%
20232%8%
20222%7%
20212%7%
20202%8%
20192%7%
20182%7%
20172%7%
20162%7%
20152%8%
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# White Students
9,967 Students
2,927,695 Students
% White Students
71%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
202571%52%
202472%52%
202373%52%
202272%54%
202171%54%
202074%54%
201974%56%
201875%56%
201777%58%
201677%58%
201578%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
20,065 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
3,254 Students
1,473,095 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Virginia (WV) AvgNational
202523%26%
202422%26%
202321%25%
202222%25%
202123%25%
202020%24%
201921%24%
201820%23%
201719%22%
201619%22%
201518%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars & Sports
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Virginia?
The top-ranked private schools in West Virginia include The Linsly School, Martinsburg Christian Academy, and Charleston Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in West Virginia?
There are 125 private schools are located in West Virginia.
How much do private schools cost in West Virginia?
The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $5,669 for elementary schools and $5,966 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in West Virginia?
Approximately 10% of students in West Virginia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in West Virginia go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in West Virginia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Virginia?
83% of private schools in West Virginia are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Baptist.
Which private schools in West Virginia are often viewed compared to one another?

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