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Charleston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,463 students in Charleston, WV, 11% of all K-12 students in Charleston, WV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
71% of private schools in Charleston, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Charleston Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bible Center School
Bible Center School
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Baptist
1111 Oakhurst Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 941-1704
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Map of Charleston Catholic High School
Charleston Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students
Catholic
1033 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-8415
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Map of Cross Lanes Christian School
Cross Lanes Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5330 Floradale Drive
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-5020
(2)
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Map of Sacred Heart Grade School
Sacred Heart Grade School
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students
Catholic
1035 Quarrier St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 434-6549
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Map of Bible Baptist Christian School
Bible Baptist Christian School
Gr: 12 | 2 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7020 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 881-1575
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Map of Charleston Montessori Inc.
Charleston Montessori Inc.
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Montessori School
805 Price St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 340-9000
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Mountaineer Montessori School Photo
Mountaineer Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
308 20th St Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 342-7870
(2)
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Charleston, West Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Agnes School
St. Agnes School
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
Catholic
4801 Staunton Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 925-4341
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Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: K-10 | 98 students
Catholic
1027 6th St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 346-8441
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Charleston, WV Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,463
Students
$6,127
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charleston)
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools
125 Schools
# Students
1,463 Students
13,926 Students
% Students of Color
13%
10%
0.45
0.45
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
26 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,050 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
72%
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
274 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
145 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
course
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,127
$5,790
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$0
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Charleston, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Charleston, WV include Cross Lanes Christian School, Charleston Catholic High School, and Bible Center School.
How many private schools are located in Charleston?
7 private schools are located in Charleston.
How diverse are private schools in Charleston?
Charleston private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Charleston go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Charleston are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston?
71% of private schools in Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Charleston are often viewed compared to one another?

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