For the 2024 school year, there are 133 private schools serving 14,470 students in West Virginia (there are 698 public schools, serving 253,086 students). 5% of all K-12 students in West Virginia are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,460 for elementary schools and $6,730 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in West Virginia include St. Francis Central Catholic School, Calvary Baptist Academy and Greenbrier Community School.
The average acceptance rate is 91% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 9% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked West Virginia Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: Elm Grove (2 schools), North View (1 schools), Sunnyside (1 schools), Edgwood (1 schools), Woodsdale (1 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in West Virginia?
The best top ranked private schools in West Virginia include St. Francis Central Catholic School, Calvary Baptist Academy and Greenbrier Community School.
How many private schools are located in West Virginia?
133 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 $6,460 for elementary schools and $6,730 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in West Virginia?
West Virginia private schools are approximately 9% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in West Virginia go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in West Virginia are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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