For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 38 students in Clay County, WV (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,409 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Clay County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Clay County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clay Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1594 Triplett Ridge Rd
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2796
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2796
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Elmira Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6486 Servia Elmira Rd
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 364-9011
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 364-9011
Gr: K-11 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Clay County, WV?
2 private schools are located in Clay County, WV.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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