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).
Private Schools in 26241, WV (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ambassador Christian Academy
(Baptist)
400 Pike St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 591-4554
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 591-4554
Gr: K-11 | 9 students
14 Brookside Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 591-4554
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 591-4554
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
(Christian)
450 RR 3
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9290
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9290
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
777 Kennedy Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-4274
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-4274
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Early Learning Center ![Montessori Early Learning Center Photo - Elkins Montessori]( "Montessori Early Learning Center Photo - Elkins Montessori")
Montessori School
1002 S Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-1550
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-1550
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
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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