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Best Braxton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 12 students in Braxton County, WV (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,684 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Braxton County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Braxton County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Braxton County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
317 ELK ST
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-4370
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Braxton County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
12 Students
13,750 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
9 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
75%
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
3 Students
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Braxton County, WV?
1 private schools are located in Braxton County, WV.
What percentage of students in Braxton County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Braxton County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Braxton County?
100% of private schools in Braxton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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