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Wood County Christian School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (WV)
Heritage Christian School Top 13 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (WV)
Saint Joseph School Top 5 · Oldest Founding Date (WV)

West Virginia Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 2,267 students in West Virginia. You can also find more schools membership associations in West Virginia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in West Virginia include St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Heritage Christian School, and Wood County Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
89% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in West Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in West Virginia (2026-27)

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Heritage Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
225 Newton Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-1740
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Map of St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
41 Guthrie Lane
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
(1)
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St. Francis De Sales School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
622 S Oakwood Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-4087
(2)
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Saint Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
110 E. Stephen St.
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-6447
(2)
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Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
123 Elmore Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-5045
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Wood County Christian School Photo
Wood County Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
113 W 9th Street
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-2000
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Map of Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
810 Juliana St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 422-6694
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St. Joseph Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
600 13th Street
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 525-5096
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in West Virginia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in West Virginia include St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Heritage Christian School, and Wood County Christian School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in West Virginia?
8 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in West Virginia.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in West Virginia?
West Virginia private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 15% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in West Virginia?
89% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in West Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
2,267
Students
$6,716
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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