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)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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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41 Guthrie Lane
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
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Morgantown Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
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Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-5845
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-5845
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200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
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809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
(Christian)
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(304) 363-8008
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(304) 363-8008
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(724) 439-1090
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-1090
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41 Guthrie Lane
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
(Christian)
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
123 Discovery Pl
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 599-0584
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 599-0584
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Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Morgantown Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
302 Scott Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-5845
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-5845
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Trinity Christian School
(Christian)
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
123 Discovery Pl
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 844-7605
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 844-7605
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(304) 367-2164
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