Top 5 Best Charleston Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,595 students in Charleston, WV (there are 32 public schools, serving 11,191 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Charleston, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The top ranked private schools in Charleston, WV include Charleston Catholic High School, St. Agnes School and Cross Lanes Christian School.
75% of private schools in Charleston, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Charleston Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bible Center School
(Baptist)
1111 Oakhurst Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 941-1704
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Charleston Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1033 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-8415
Grades: 6-12
| 463 students
Cross Lanes Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
5330 Floradale Drive
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-5020
Grades: K-12
| 231 students
Sacred Heart Grade School
(Catholic)
1035 Quarrier St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 346-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
4801 Staunton Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 925-4341
Grades: PK-5
| 40 students
Bible Baptist Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
7020 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 881-1575
Grades: 12
| 2 students
Charleston Montessori Inc.
Montessori School
805 Price St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 340-9000
Grades: PK-6
| 63 students
Mountaineer Montessori School
Mountaineer Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
308 20th St Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 342-7870
Grades: NS-8
| 174 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1027 6th St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 346-8441
Grades: K-10
| 98 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Charleston, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Charleston, WV include Charleston Catholic High School, St. Agnes School and Cross Lanes Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Charleston, WV?
8 private schools are located in Charleston, WV.
How diverse are private schools in Charleston, WV?
Charleston, WV private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 9%.
What percentage of students in Charleston, WV go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Charleston, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston, WV?
75% of private schools in Charleston, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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