Best Beckley Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 231 students in Beckley, WV (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,055 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Beckley, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The top-ranked private school in Beckley, WV is St. Francis De Sales School.
100% of private schools in Beckley, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Beckley Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
(2)
622 S Oakwood Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-4087
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Mt. Tabor Christian School
Special Education School (Baptist)
262 Mount Tabor Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-9739
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
Teel Educational Center
(Christian)
(1)
219 Front St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 253-9713
Gr: K-12 | 18 students

Overview

This Town (Beckley)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
231 Students
13,750 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$10,351

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%
# Black Students
6 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
163 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
70%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
38 Students
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Beckley, WV?
The top-ranked private schools in Beckley, WV is St. Francis De Sales School.
How many private schools are located in Beckley?
3 private schools are located in Beckley.
What percentage of students in Beckley go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Beckley are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beckley?
100% of private schools in Beckley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Beckley are often viewed compared to one another?

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