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Charleston Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 871 students in Charleston, WV.
50% of private preschools in Charleston, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Charleston Private Preschools (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 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 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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-50.0% (-4 schools) 10-yr
871
Students
-29.4% (-363 students) 10-yr
$6,748
Avg. Tuition
+83.0% (+$3,061) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+5.9% (+1 student) 10-yr
18%
Students of Color
+38.5% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charleston)
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools
65 Schools
# Students
871 Students
8,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025218139191
2024182136187
2023180128185
2022184134188
2021184134184
2020152122179
2019156126182
2018156129181
2017205142183
2016202140181
2015176143173
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% Students of Color
18%
9%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202518%9%32%
202418%9%32%
202312%8%32%
202213%9%31%
202113%9%32%
202013%9%31%
201910%9%31%
201810%8%30%
201715%11%31%
201613%11%31%
201513%14%31%
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0.55
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20250.550.510.65
20240.550.500.65
20230.500.460.65
20220.490.480.64
20210.490.480.64
20200.460.450.64
20190.390.430.64
20180.390.420.64
20170.370.380.62
20160.330.390.62
20150.330.380.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
4 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
75 Students
232 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20259%3%4%
20248%3%5%
20235%2%5%
20226%2%5%
20216%2%5%
20206%3%4%
20196%2%5%
20186%2%5%
20174%1%3%
20162%1%3%
20152%1%3%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
133 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20252%1%8%
20242%2%8%
20231%1%8%
20222%1%8%
20212%1%7%
20202%1%7%
20191%1%7%
20181%1%7%
20171%1%6%
20161%1%7%
20151%1%6%
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# Black Students
15 Students
134 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20252%2%6%
20242%2%6%
20232%2%6%
20222%2%6%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%7%
20191%2%6%
20181%2%6%
20172%2%6%
20163%2%6%
20153%2%6%
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# White Students
528 Students
5,532 Students
% White Students
61%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202561%63%48%
202462%64%48%
202366%68%48%
202268%67%50%
202168%67%50%
202071%70%51%
201976%72%52%
201876%73%52%
201778%76%54%
201681%76%54%
201581%77%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7 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
239 Students
2,774 Students
% of Others Students
27%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202526%31%34%
202426%29%33%
202326%27%33%
202221%28%31%
202121%28%31%
202018%24%31%
201916%23%30%
201816%22%30%
201715%20%30%
201613%20%29%
201513%19%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
84 Teachers
750 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202510:112:112:1
202410:112:112:1
202313:112:112:1
202213:112:112:1
202113:112:112:1
202012:111:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202533%41%51%
202433%41%51%
202333%41%51%
202233%40%51%
202133%40%50%
201750%45%49%
201650%46%49%
201550%51%48%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025181616
2024181616
2023181516
2022181516
2021181516
2020181516
2019181516
2018181516
2017171516
2016171416
2015171416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,748
$5,555

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025$6,748$10,887$12,988
2024$5,995$5,219$10,159
2023$5,995$6,356$9,500
2022$5,995$6,082$8,989
2021$5,995$5,738$8,661
2020$4,248$5,465$8,383
2019$3,088$4,997$8,266
2018$3,088$4,597$7,888
2017$3,687$4,583$7,628
2016$3,687$4,637$7,230
2015$3,687$3,390$6,984
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Charleston, WV?
The top ranked private preschools in Charleston, WV include Bible Center School and Sacred Heart Grade School.
How many private preschools are located in Charleston?
4 private preschools are located in Charleston.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Charleston?
50% of private preschools in Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Charleston are often viewed compared to one another?

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