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Best 26241 West Virginia Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 202 students in 26241, WV (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,269 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 26241, WV are educated in private 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 83%.
80% of private schools in 26241, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in 26241, WV (2026)

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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
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students
Sports: 3
Church of God
14 Brookside Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 591-4554
(2)
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Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Christian
450 RR 3
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9290
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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 26241, WV?
5 private schools are located in 26241, WV.
How diverse are private schools in 26241?
26241 private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in 26241 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 26241 are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 26241?
80% of private schools in 26241 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

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