Hancock County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 509 students in Hancock County, WV (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,382 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Hancock County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hancock County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
151 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-1970
Map of Madonna High School
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students
Catholic
150 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-0545
Map of St. Pauls Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
140 Walnut St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-5225

Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
509 Students
13,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$5,790
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
1%
# Black Students
0 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
339 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
67%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
164 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
32%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hancock County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Hancock County, WV is St. Joseph The Worker Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Hancock County?
3 private schools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
100% of private schools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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