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Best Braxton County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Braxton County (2026-27)

Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Christian
317 ELK ST
Gassaway, WV 26624
(304) 364-4370
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBraxton County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
12 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBraxton County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202512112179
202412108172
202312110174
202220125185
202120118180
202020101171
201915106175
201815105172
201713115180
201613112178
201513101167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBraxton County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253:111:111:1
20243:111:111:1
20233:111:111:1
20223:111:111:1
20213:111:111:1
20203:111:112:1
20195:111:112:1
20185:111:112:1
20174:111:112:1
20164:111:112:1
20154:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearBraxton County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.380.440.65
20240.380.440.65
20230.380.420.65
20220.000.430.64
20210.000.440.64
20200.000.410.64
20190.230.410.63
20180.230.400.63
20170.000.370.61
20160.000.370.61
20150.000.370.61
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# 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%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBraxton County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202575%71%52%
202475%72%52%
202375%73%52%
2022100%72%54%
2021100%71%54%
2020100%74%54%
201987%74%56%
201887%75%56%
2017100%77%58%
2016100%77%58%
2015100%78%58%
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# 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
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBraxton County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202525%23%26%
202425%22%26%
202325%21%25%
201913%21%24%
201813%20%23%
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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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