Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 592
- Average Tuition: $4,885
- View Charleston, WV School Trends
Charleston Private High Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 592
- Average Tuition: $4,885
- View Charleston, WV School Trends
Top Ranked Charleston Private High Schools (2026-27)
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: 12 | 2 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7020 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 881-1575
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)
3
Private Schools
-57.1% (-4 schools) 10-yr
592
Students
-30.8% (-263 students) 10-yr
$4,885
Avg. Tuition
+32.3% (+$1,192) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charleston)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
68 Schools
# Students
592 Students
7,522 Students
% Students of Color
6%
9%
Diversity Score
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
189 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
522 Students
6,548 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
714 Students
% of Others Students
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
44%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
course
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,885
$10,567
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$0
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
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.
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