Saint Joseph School Photo

Best Berkeley County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 976 students in Berkeley County, WV (there are 35 public schools, serving 20,056 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Berkeley County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The top-ranked private schools in Berkeley County, WV include Faith Christian Academy and Saint Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Berkeley County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Berkeley County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
138 Greensburg Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0011
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Saint Joseph School
Saint Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
110 E. Stephen St.
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-6447
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Martinsburg Christian Academy
Martinsburg Christian Academy Photo - Girls Volleyball
(Baptist)
(4)
2247 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-6368
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rocky Knoll School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
52 Advent Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 263-9894
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Berkeley County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
976 Students
13,750 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,843
$10,351
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$45
$1,535
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
n/a
23 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
332 Students
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
39%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 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 Faith Christian Academy and Saint Joseph School.
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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