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Saint Joseph School Top 5 · Oldest Founding Date (WV)
Faith Christian Academy Top 16 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (WV)
Martinsburg Christian Academy Top 4 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (WV)

Berkeley County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,052 students in Berkeley County, WV (there are 35 public schools, serving 20,056 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Berkeley County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Berkeley County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
138 Greensburg Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0011
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Martinsburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2247 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-6368
(4)
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Saint Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
110 E. Stephen St.
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-6447
(2)
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Rocky Knoll School
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
52 Advent Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 263-9894
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,052 Students
13,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,118
$5,790
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$45
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
1%
# Black Students
20 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
434 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
51%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
332 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
39%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Berkeley County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Berkeley County, WV include Saint Joseph School, Faith Christian Academy, and Martinsburg Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Berkeley County?
4 private schools are located in Berkeley County.
What percentage of students in Berkeley County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Berkeley County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berkeley County?
100% of private schools in Berkeley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).
Which private schools in Berkeley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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