Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
Parkersburg Catholic Schools, in partnership with the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, is committed to teaching the Catholic faith and serving all students with the highest standards of educational excellence, empowering them to be leaders in a global community.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked WV School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,850
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1947
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform is required)
(Uniform is required)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Discounts are available for members of participating parishes. Tuition assistance is also available
*Tuition assistance must be applied for
Admissions Director
Kelly Franklin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Lego Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir
Lego Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir
School Notes
Their vision for TOMORROW is shaped by who is guiding them
TODAY.
Our Family Atmosphere Produces Leaders of Tomorrow.
At Parkersburg Catholic Schools, we believe that a child is most likely to reach his or her true potential if everyone around them is invested in their future. Our strong community of committed teachers, Catholic leaders, and highly involved families ensures that each child is surrounded by faith, love, and support all while receiving an exceptional education.
Our Family Atmosphere Produces Leaders of Tomorrow.
At Parkersburg Catholic Schools, we believe that a child is most likely to reach his or her true potential if everyone around them is invested in their future. Our strong community of committed teachers, Catholic leaders, and highly involved families ensures that each child is surrounded by faith, love, and support all while receiving an exceptional education.
- Average Test Scores (SAT, ACT, Terra Nova) continually rank above local public schools (WV & OH) and national scores
- Variety of extracurriculars at elementary & high school levels
- Christian atmosphere nurtured through activities including regular mass, daily prayer, service projects, class retreats, and much more
- Area`s only private, fully-accredited, college preparatory program
- Tuition assistance available
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