Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 6
- # Students Served: 1,461
- Average Tuition: $6,127
- % Students of Color: 13%
- View Charleston, WV School Trends
Charleston Private Elementary Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 6
- # Students Served: 1,461
- Average Tuition: $6,127
- % Students of Color: 13%
- View Charleston, WV School Trends
Top Ranked Charleston Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Baptist
1111 Oakhurst Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 941-1704
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students
Catholic
1033 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-8415
Gr: K-12 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5330 Floradale Drive
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students
Catholic
1035 Quarrier St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 434-6549
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Montessori School
805 Price St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 340-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
308 20th St Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 342-7870
Charleston, West Virginia Private Schools (Closed)
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
Catholic
4801 Staunton Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 925-4341
Gr: K-10 | 98 students
Catholic
1027 6th St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 346-8441
Charleston, WV Private School Trends (10-Year)
6
Private Schools
-57.1% (-8 schools) 10-yr
1,461
Students
-20.2% (-370 students) 10-yr
$6,127
Avg. Tuition
+21.0% (+$1,063) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charleston)
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools
109 Schools
# Students
1,461 Students
12,430 Students
% Students of Color
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
305 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
170 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
26 Students
246 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,048 Students
8,748 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
2,830 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
143 Teachers
1,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
43%
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
$5,669
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
20%
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 elementary schools in Charleston, WV?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Charleston, WV include Charleston Catholic High School, Cross Lanes Christian School, and Sacred Heart Grade School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Charleston?
6 private elementary schools are located in Charleston.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Charleston?
Charleston private elementary schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 9%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston?
Which private elementary schools in Charleston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Charleston include: Mountaineer Montessori School vs. Charleston Montessori Inc., Charleston Montessori Inc. vs. Mountaineer Montessori School, Sacred Heart Grade School vs. Bible Center School
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