For the 2026 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 in Jefferson County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
Private Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8505 Shepherdstown Pike
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-2004
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-2004
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Tuition listed
114 Poor Farm Rd # 101
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 707-6812
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 707-6812
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students Tuition listed
Wee Disciples Christian Enrichment Program
(Christian)
110 W North St
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 707-6812
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 707-6812
Gr: K-2 | 143 students Tuition listed
Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bolivar Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
(Christian)
87 Old Taylor Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6355
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6355
Gr: NS-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
449 Rose Hill Dr
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-1438
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 725-1438
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
The Light Of The Child Montessori School, Llc (Closed 2024)
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
320 W High St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 268-7075
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 268-7075
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Overview
This County (Jefferson County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
379 Students
13,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
9%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
1,311 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,625
$10,135
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.44
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
275 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
82 Students
10,101 Students
% White Students
22%
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
295 Students
3,233 Students
% of Others Students
78%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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?
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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