For the 2025-26 school year, there are 126 private schools serving 13,966 students in West Virginia (there are 701 public schools, serving 246,085 students). 5% of all K-12 students in West Virginia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,215 for elementary schools and $11,240 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in West Virginia include Central Catholic High School, Greenbrier Community School, and Covenant Promise Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 9% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top-Ranked West Virginia Private Schools by County (2025-26)
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 top-ranked private schools in West Virginia include Central Catholic High School, Greenbrier Community School, and Covenant Promise Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in West Virginia?
There are 126 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 $11,215 for elementary schools and $11,240 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in West Virginia?
Approximately 9% 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?
Which private schools in West Virginia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in West Virginia include: Wee Disciples Christian Academy vs. Morgan Academy, Central Catholic High School vs. The Linsly School, St. Pauls Elementary School vs. St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
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