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West Virginia Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: West Virginia Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in West Virginia is $5,605 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Ambassador Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1,850.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WV Schools Ranked: 22
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,850–$8,016
WV School Avg.: $5,605
National School Avg.: $9,622

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WV Schools Ranked: 22
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,850–$8,016
WV School Avg.: $5,605
National School Avg.: $9,622

West Virginia Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +38.3% (+$3,015 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	West Virginia (WV) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$10,887	▲ +$236	▲ +2.2%
2024	$12,643	$10,651	▲ +$322	▲ +3.1%
2023	$12,143	$10,329	▲ +$132	▲ +1.3%
2022	$11,665	$10,197	▲ +$577	▲ +6.0%
2021	$11,446	$9,620	▲ +$80	▲ +0.8%
2020	$11,205	$9,540	▲ +$1,390	▲ +17.1%
2019	$11,020	$8,150	▲ +$12	▲ +0.1%
2018	$10,760	$8,138	▲ +$214	▲ +2.7%
2017	$10,507	$7,924	▲ +$52	▲ +0.7%
2016	$10,136	$7,872	▲ +$407	▲ +5.5%
2015	$9,809	$7,465	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $1,850 $12,890 Avg. Tuition Cost: $5,605

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the West Virginia average private preschools tuition?

The West Virginia average private preschools tuition is $5,790 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in West Virginia?

The top ranked private preschools in West Virginia include Ambassador Christian Academy, Seneca Trail Christian Academy and St. Joseph The Worker Grade School.

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