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Best Harrison County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 634 students in Harrison County, WV (there are 25 public schools, serving 9,687 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The top-ranked private schools in Harrison County, WV include Heritage Christian School, Notre Dame High School, and St. Mary's Central Grade School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private schools in Harrison County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Harrison County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo - Celebrating 25 years !
(Christian)
225 Newton Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-1740
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
127 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-1026
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Central Grade School
(Catholic)
107 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-9831
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Tuition listed
The Clarksburg Children's House
Montessori School
425 N 4th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-8224
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students Tuition listed
Emmanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
1318 N 16th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-6125
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Mother Goose Land Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
401 West Virginia Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-0789
Gr: K | 12 students
Salem Christian School
(Christian)
171 E Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 844-3783
Gr: 4-6 | 3 students

Overview

This County (Harrison County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
634 Students
13,750 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
64 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
47%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,777
$10,351
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
21%
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
5 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
484 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
76%
71%
# 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
131 Students
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Harrison County, WV?
The top-ranked private schools in Harrison County, WV include Heritage Christian School, Notre Dame High School, and St. Mary's Central Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Harrison County?
7 private schools are located in Harrison County.
How diverse are private schools in Harrison County?
Harrison County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison County?
71% of private schools in Harrison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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