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Best Fayette County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 291 students in Fayette County, WV (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,759 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
75% of private schools in Fayette County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Fayette County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School
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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Map of Boomer Christian Academy
Boomer Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Baptist
1 N Church St
Boomer, WV 25031
(304) 442-8967
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Map of Covenant Promise Christian Academy
Covenant Promise Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
12490 Deepwater
Robson, WV 25173
(304) 779-5195
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Map of Danese Christian School
Danese Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
5498 Meadow Bridge Rd.
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-8116
(1)
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Map of Mountain View Christian School
Mountain View Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Sports: 4
Church of God
Rt 16-61 Mt View Rd
Hilltop, WV 25855
(304) 465-0502
(2)
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Map of Practical Living Words Ministry Inc.
Practical Living Words Ministry Inc.
Gr: 3-8 | 3 students
Christian
1880 Summerlee Rd
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 640-7603
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Map of Word Of God Christian Academy
Word Of God Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Christian
146 Lively Dr
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7962
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Map of World Changers Christian Academy
World Changers Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students
Pentecostal
5704 Midland Trail Hwy Falls View
Alloy, WV 25002
(304) 779-5222
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFayette County Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20226
20216
20207
20196
20186
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
291 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFayette County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202536112179
202436108172
202346110174
202264125185
202164118180
202056101171
201962106175
201862105172
201781115180
201681112178
201581101167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFayette County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253%9%34%
20243%9%34%
20234%9%33%
20228%9%33%
20218%9%32%
20208%9%32%
20199%9%31%
20189%8%31%
201752%10%32%
201652%11%32%
201552%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFayette County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201512:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,975
$10,429

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearFayette County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.390.440.65
20240.390.440.65
20230.420.420.65
20220.450.430.64
20210.450.440.64
20200.450.410.64
20190.460.410.63
20180.460.400.63
20170.520.370.61
20160.520.370.61
20150.520.370.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFayette County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20231%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
3 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFayette County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20232%2%8%
20226%2%7%
20216%2%7%
20206%2%8%
20196%2%7%
20186%2%7%
20177%2%7%
20167%2%7%
20157%2%8%
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# White Students
218 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
75%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFayette County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202574%71%52%
202474%72%52%
202372%73%52%
202270%72%54%
202170%71%54%
202071%74%54%
201970%74%56%
201870%75%56%
201763%77%58%
201663%77%58%
201563%78%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
70 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFayette County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202524%23%26%
202424%22%26%
202324%21%25%
202222%22%25%
202122%23%25%
202021%20%24%
201923%21%24%
201823%20%23%
201729%19%22%
201629%19%22%
201529%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fayette County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Fayette County, WV is Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Fayette County?
8 private schools are located in Fayette County.
How diverse are private schools in Fayette County?
Fayette County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
75% of private schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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