Grace Christian School Photo

Best Cabell County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,101 students in Cabell County, WV (there are 28 public schools, serving 11,072 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Cabell County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cabell County, WV include St. Joseph Grade School, Covenant School, and Our Lady Of Fatima Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Cabell County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Cabell County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Covenant School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2400 Johnstown Rd
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 781-6705
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(10)
1111 Adams Ave
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 522-8635
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Fatima Parish School
Our Lady Of Fatima Parish School Photo - 8th Grade Graduates
(Catholic)
535 Norway Ave
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 523-2861
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Grade School
(Catholic)
1326 6th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 522-2644
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Mountain State Christian School
(Christian)
1948 Martin Lane
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-3751
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic High School
(Catholic)
600 13th Street
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 525-5096
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Cabell County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,101 Students
13,750 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
101 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,346
$10,351
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
21%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%
# Black Students
36 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
853 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
77%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
149 Students
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cabell County, WV?
The top-ranked private schools in Cabell County, WV include St. Joseph Grade School, Covenant School, and Our Lady Of Fatima Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Cabell County?
6 private schools are located in Cabell County.
How diverse are private schools in Cabell County?
Cabell County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Cabell County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Cabell County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cabell County?
100% of private schools in Cabell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Cabell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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