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Clay County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Clay County (2026-27)

Map of Clay Christian Academy
Clay Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Baptist
1594 Triplett Ridge Rd
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2796
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Map of Elmira Baptist Christian Academy
Elmira Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 8 students
Baptist
6486 Servia Elmira Rd
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 364-9011
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
38 Students
13,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
1%
# Black Students
0 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
38 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
97%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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