For the 2026 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 (2026)
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
Overview
This County (Clay County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
38 Students
13,750 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
10%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
38 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
97%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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