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Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 379 students in Jefferson County, WV (there are 18 public schools, serving 9,283 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
67% of private schools in Jefferson County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Jefferson County (2026-27)

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Morgan Academy
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
8505 Shepherdstown Pike
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-2004
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Map of Wee Disciples Christian Academy
Wee Disciples Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students
114 Poor Farm Rd # 101
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 707-6812
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Map of Wee Disciples Christian Enrichment Program
Wee Disciples Christian Enrichment Program
Gr: K-2 | 143 students
Christian
110 W North St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 707-6812
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

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Bolivar Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
87 Old Taylor Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6355
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Jefferson Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
449 Rose Hill Dr
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-1438
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Map of The Light Of The Child Montessori School, Llc
The Light Of The Child Montessori School, Llc
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
320 W High St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 268-7075
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearJefferson County Total Schools
20253
20243
20236
20226
20216
20207
20197
20187
20174
20166
20155
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# Students
379 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025126112179
2024126108172
202382110174
202285125185
202185118180
202077101171
201998106175
201898105172
2017100115180
201681112178
201589101167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253%9%34%
20243%9%34%
202318%9%33%
202220%9%33%
202120%9%32%
202021%9%32%
201914%9%31%
201814%8%31%
20178%10%32%
201613%11%32%
201513%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202527:111:111:1
202427:111:111:1
202316:111:111:1
202217:111:111:1
202117:111:111:1
202015:111:112:1
201917:111:112:1
201817:111:112:1
201717:111:112:1
201618:111:112:1
201522:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,625
$10,429

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$9,625$10,742$15,012
2024$9,625$6,548$13,254
2023$3,300$6,230$12,626
2022$3,300$6,164$12,187
2021$3,300$6,273$11,800
2020$3,300$6,068$11,512
2019$3,300$5,099$11,293
2018$3,300$4,801$11,017
2017$3,300$4,656$10,708
2016$3,300$4,757$10,356
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.350.440.65
20240.350.440.65
20230.470.420.65
20220.450.430.64
20210.450.440.64
20200.480.410.64
20190.520.410.63
20180.520.400.63
20170.520.370.61
20160.500.370.61
20150.480.370.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20232%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20231%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20192%1%8%
20182%1%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20233%2%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
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# White Students
82 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
22%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202522%71%52%
202422%72%52%
202327%73%52%
202224%72%54%
202124%71%54%
202026%74%54%
201935%74%56%
201835%75%56%
201739%77%58%
201634%77%58%
201534%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
295 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
78%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202578%23%26%
202478%22%26%
202367%21%25%
202270%22%25%
202170%23%25%
202068%20%24%
201960%21%24%
201860%20%23%
201757%19%22%
201663%19%22%
201564%18%21%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, WV?
3 private schools are located in Jefferson County, WV.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
67% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Jefferson County include: Wee Disciples Christian Academy vs. Morgan Academy, Morgan Academy vs. Wee Disciples Christian Academy

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