Best West Virginia Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 118 private schools serving 14,488 students in West Virginia (there are 712 public schools, serving 254,313 students). 5% of all K-12 students in West Virginia are educated in private schools compared to the national average of 10%.
The average private school tuition is $6,358 for elementary schools and $6,617 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in West Virginia include The Highland School, Calvary Baptist Academy and The Linsly School.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 9% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked West Virginia Private Schools by County (2022-23)
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