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West Virginia Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 catholic private schools serving 4,779 students in West Virginia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in West Virginia.

The catholic private schools in West Virginia include St. Joseph Grade School, Central Catholic High School, and Charleston Catholic High School.

The average tuition cost is $6,139, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average tuition cost of $5,790.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 25
# Students Served: 4,779

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 25
# Students Served: 4,779

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in West Virginia?

The catholic private schools in West Virginia include St. Joseph Grade School, Central Catholic High School, and Charleston Catholic High School.

How many catholic private schools are located in West Virginia?

25 catholic private schools are located in West Virginia.

How much do catholic private schools cost in West Virginia?

The average tuition cost is $6,139, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average tuition cost of $5,790.

How diverse are catholic private schools in West Virginia?

West Virginia catholic private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is same as the West Virginia private school average of 10%.

West Virginia Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

4,779

Students

$6,139

Avg. Tuition

10%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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