Best Charleston Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 592 students in Charleston, WV.
The top-ranked private high schools in Charleston, WV include Charleston Catholic High School and Cross Lanes Christian School.
100% of private high schools in Charleston, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Charleston Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Charleston Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1033 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-8415
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students
Cross Lanes Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
5330 Floradale Drive
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-5020
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Bible Baptist Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
7020 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 881-1575
Gr: 12 | 2 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4801 Staunton Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 925-4341
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
1027 6th St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 346-8441
Gr: K-10 | 98 students

Overview

This Town (Charleston)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
592 Students
7,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
7%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
811 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
6 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1172

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,885
$10,182
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
14%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$911
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.27
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
154 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
66 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
11 Students
192 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
522 Students
6,682 Students
% White Students
88%
85%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 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
35 Students
729 Students
% of Others Students
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Charleston, WV?
The top-ranked private high schools in Charleston, WV include Charleston Catholic High School and Cross Lanes Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Charleston?
3 private high schools are located in Charleston.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston?
100% of private high schools in Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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