Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
About the School
- Chestnut Mountain Ranch in Morgantown, WV, is a Christian all–boys private school serving grades 7 through 9 in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 2004, the school has an enrollment of 10 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 4 teachers.
- The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and follows a religious orientation categorized as other Christian.
- Chestnut Mountain Ranch offers a middle school and early high school program designed for small class sizes in Morgantown's rural area.
- Compared to nearby Morgantown private schools, Chestnut Mountain Ranch has a notably lower enrollment and student–teacher ratio focused on grades 7 to 9.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Don Nehlen, Hall of Fame College Football Coach -
- Steve Finn, Founder of Chestnut Mountain Ranch -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Chestnut Mountain Ranch?
Chestnut Mountain Ranch famous alumni include: Don Nehlen, Hall of Fame College Football Coach and Steve Finn, Founder of Chestnut Mountain Ranch.
When is the application deadline for Chestnut Mountain Ranch?
The application deadline for Chestnut Mountain Ranch is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chestnut Mountain Ranch is Morgantown Christian Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
41 Guthrie Lane
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
302 Scott Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-5845
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
123 Discovery Pl
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students
Baptist
28 Fellowship Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-8008
Distance: 24.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
125 Chaffee St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 434-5437
Distance: 24.9 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
115 Downer Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-1090
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
41 Guthrie Lane
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
123 Discovery Pl
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 3 students
Seventh Day Adventist
437 Drummond St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 599-0584
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
41 Guthrie Lane
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
302 Scott Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-5845
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
123 Discovery Pl
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
709 Beechurst Ave Ste 8b
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 844-7605
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Rank:
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515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
9241.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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601 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
9241.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Big Elm Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Tetrick Rd
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
9242.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Monongah Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Camden Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
9244.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Monongah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2159
9244.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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