For the 2026 school year, there are 125 private schools serving 13,850 students in West Virginia (there are 683 public schools, serving 242,375 students). 5% of all K-12 students in West Virginia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,874 for elementary schools and $10,535 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in West Virginia include Central Catholic High School, Greenbrier Community School, and Notre Dame High School.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 10% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
125 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
13,850 Students
5,690,156 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1,300 Teachers
507,981 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1172
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,411
$14,930
Average Summer Program Cost
$495
$1,150
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,535
$7,220
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$62.96 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
351 Students
264,947 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
177 Students
506,920 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
272 Students
415,825 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
9,967 Students
2,930,641 Students
% White Students
71%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3,254 Students
1,472,250 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked West Virginia Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Elm Grove (2 schools), North View (1 schools), Sunnyside (1 schools), Edgwood (1 schools), Woodsdale (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in West Virginia?
The top-ranked private schools in West Virginia include Central Catholic High School, Greenbrier Community School, and Notre Dame High School.
How many private schools are located in West Virginia?
There are 125 private schools are located in West Virginia.
How much do private schools cost in West Virginia?
The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $10,874 for elementary schools and $10,535 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in West Virginia?
Approximately 10% of students in West Virginia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in West Virginia go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in West Virginia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Virginia?
Which private schools in West Virginia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in West Virginia include: Wee Disciples Christian Academy vs. Morgan Academy, Central Catholic High School vs. The Linsly School, St. Pauls Elementary School vs. St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
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