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Elkins Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 202 students in Elkins, WV, 8% of all K-12 students in Elkins, WV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in Elkins, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elkins Private Schools (2026-27)

Highland Adventist School Photo
Highland Adventist School
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
777 Kennedy Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-4274
(1)
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Map of Ambassador Christian Academy
Ambassador Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 9 students
Baptist
400 Pike St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 591-4554
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Elkins Christian Academy Photo
Elkins Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students
Sports: 3
Church of God
14 Brookside Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 591-4554
(2)
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Map of Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Christian
450 RR 3
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9290
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Montessori Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Montessori School
1002 S Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-1550
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Elkins, WV Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
202
Students
$3,900
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elkins)
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
125 Schools
# Students
202 Students
13,926 Students
% Students of Color
6%
10%
0.53
0.45
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
1%
# Black Students
1 Student
272 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
104 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
51%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
93 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
46%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
47%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,900
$5,790
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elkins, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Elkins, WV is Highland Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Elkins?
5 private schools are located in Elkins.
How diverse are private schools in Elkins?
Elkins private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Elkins go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Elkins are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elkins?
80% of private schools in Elkins are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Elkins are often viewed compared to one another?

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