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Jefferson County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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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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
# Students
379 Students
13,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,625
$5,790

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.45
# 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
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
82 Students
9,967 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
3,254 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?
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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