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Oldest Private High Schools in West Virginia

The average private high school in West Virginia was founded around 1967 (2026-27).
The oldest private high school in West Virginia is The Linsly School, founded in 1814.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # WV Schools Ranked: 32
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1814–1981
  • WV School Avg.: 1965
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # WV Schools Ranked: 32
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1814–1981
  • WV School Avg.: 1965
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — West Virginia (year founded range: 1814–1981, avg 1965)
Year Founded Range: 1814 2008 Avg. Year Founded: 1966

Oldest Private High Schools in West Virginia (2026-27)

Showing 32 schools
The Linsly School Photo
#1The Linsly School
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
1814year founded
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Map of Central Catholic High School
#2Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Catholic
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
1865year founded
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Map of Notre Dame High School
#3Notre Dame High School
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students
Catholic
127 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-1026
1866year founded
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Map of Charleston Catholic High School
#4Charleston Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students
Catholic
1033 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-8415
1923year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic High School
#5St. Joseph Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
600 13th Street
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 525-5096
1924year founded
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Map of Madonna High School
#6(T6–T7)Madonna High School
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students
Catholic
150 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-0545
1955year founded
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Parkersburg Catholic High School Photo
#6(T6–T7)Parkersburg Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
3201 Fairview Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6341
1955year founded
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Map of Mountain State Christian School
#8Mountain State Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1
Christian
1948 Martin Lane
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-3751
1966year founded
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Map of Morgantown Christian Academy
#9Morgantown Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
(1)
1969year founded
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Map of Danese Christian School
#10(T10–T11)Danese Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
5498 Meadow Bridge Rd.
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-8116
(1)
1972year founded
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Martinsburg Christian Academy Photo
#10(T10–T11)Martinsburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2247 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-6368
(4)
1972year founded
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Map of Greater Beckley Christian School
#12Greater Beckley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Christian
140 Crusader Drive
Prosperity, WV 25909
(304) 255-1571
(2)
1973year founded
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Map of Cross Lanes Christian School
#13(T13–T14)Cross Lanes Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5330 Floradale Drive
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-5020
(2)
1974year founded
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Map of Elk Valley Christian School
#13(T13–T14)Elk Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
58 Mt Pleasant Dr
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-7063
1974year founded
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Map of Ballard Christian School
#15(T15–T16)Ballard Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Baptist
1395 Adair Ridge Rd
Ballard, WV 24918
(304) 753-9942
1977year founded
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Pipestem Christian Academy Photo
#15(T15–T16)Pipestem Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
9549 S SR20
Pipestem, WV 25979
(304) 466-2413
(2)
1977year founded
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Grace Christian School Photo
#17Grace 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)
1978year founded
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Calvary Baptist Academy Photo
#18Calvary 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)
1979year founded
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Map of Mountain View Christian School
#19(T19–T20)Mountain View Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Sports: 4
Church of God
Rt 16-61 Mt View Rd
Hilltop, WV 25855
(304) 465-0502
(2)
1981year founded
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Seneca Trail Christian Academy Photo
#19(T19–T20)Seneca Trail Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
321 Trailblazer Drive
Ronceverte, WV 24970
(304) 520-2075
1981year founded
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
#21Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
504 Scott Ridge Rd
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 255-4535
(1)
1982year founded
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Faith Christian Academy Photo
#22Faith 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
1983year founded
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
#23New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Christian
899 Broad St
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1148
1985year founded
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Highland Adventist School Photo
#24Highland 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)
1988year founded
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Tygart Valley Christian Academy Photo
#25Tygart Valley Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Christian
347 Main St
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9780
1994year founded
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Map of Covenant School
#26(T26–T27)Covenant School
Gr: K-12 | 185 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2400 Johnstown Rd
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 781-6705
1995year founded
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Wood County Christian School Photo
#26(T26–T27)Wood County Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
113 W 9th Street
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-2000
1995year founded
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Heritage Christian School Photo
#28Heritage 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
1996year founded
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Map of Trinity Christian School
#29Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
1997year founded
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Map of Ambassador Christian Academy
#30Ambassador Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
Box 701
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3501
1999year founded
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Map of Chestnut Mountain Ranch
#31Chestnut Mountain Ranch
Gr: 7-9 | 10 students
All-boys (Christian)
244 Ponderosa Ponds Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 381-4958
2004year founded
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Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
#32Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Christian
317 ELK ST
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-4370
2008year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the West Virginia average private high schools founding year?
The West Virginia average private high schools founding year is 1967 for 2026-27.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in West Virginia?
The top ranked private high schools in West Virginia include The Linsly School, Central Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School.

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