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Best Kanawha County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,799 students in Kanawha County, WV (there are 70 public schools, serving 24,573 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
78% of private schools in Kanawha County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Kanawha County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bible Center School
Bible Center School
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Baptist
1111 Oakhurst Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 941-1704
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Map of Charleston Catholic High School
Charleston Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students
Catholic
1033 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-8415
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Map of Cross Lanes Christian School
Cross Lanes Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5330 Floradale Drive
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-5020
(2)
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Map of Sacred Heart Grade School
Sacred Heart Grade School
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students
Catholic
1035 Quarrier St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 434-6549
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students
Catholic
525 Holley Street
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 727-5690
(4)
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Map of Bible Baptist Christian School
Bible Baptist Christian School
Gr: 12 | 2 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7020 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 881-1575
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Map of Charleston Montessori Inc.
Charleston Montessori Inc.
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Montessori School
805 Price St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 340-9000
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Map of Elk Valley Christian School
Elk Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
58 Mt Pleasant Dr
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-7063
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Mountaineer Montessori School Photo
Mountaineer Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
308 20th St Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 342-7870
(2)
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Kanawha County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Freedom Christian Academy
Freedom Christian Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students
Christian
302 21st St
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-7075
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Map of St. Agnes School
St. Agnes School
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
Catholic
4801 Staunton Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 925-4341
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Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: K-10 | 98 students
Catholic
1027 6th St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 346-8441
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Map of South Charleston Christian Academy
South Charleston Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students
Baptist
Seventh And E St
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 720-6156
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearKanawha County Total Schools
20259
202412
202312
202212
202112
202014
201914
201814
201714
201614
201518
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# Students
1,799 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025200112179
2024162108172
2023169110174
2022175125185
2021174118180
2020150101171
2019149106175
2018147105172
2017164115180
2016161112178
2015127101167
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% Average Students of Color
11%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202511%9%34%
202411%9%34%
20239%9%33%
20229%9%33%
20219%9%32%
20209%9%32%
20197%9%31%
20187%8%31%
201711%10%32%
201611%11%32%
201511%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202511:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202535%44%55%
202435%43%54%
202335%41%54%
202235%41%54%
202135%41%54%
202037%41%54%
201937%44%53%
201845%45%53%
201740%44%53%
201650%50%52%
201550%52%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025171515
2024171515
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016171315
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
course

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20254713
20234511
20224511
20214511
20204411
20194411
20184411
20174410
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Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,636
$10,429

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$5,636$10,742$15,012
2024$5,015$6,548$13,254
2023$5,015$6,230$12,626
2022$4,925$6,164$12,187
2021$4,832$6,273$11,800
2020$4,249$6,068$11,512
2019$3,659$5,099$11,293
2018$3,634$4,801$11,017
2017$3,634$4,656$10,708
2016$3,687$4,757$10,356
2015$3,687$6,035$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
17%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202517%19%34%
202417%19%34%
202317%20%34%
202217%21%33%
202117%21%33%
202017%21%32%
201917%22%31%
201817%19%30%
20165%22%29%
20155%19%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$0
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.460.440.65
20240.450.440.65
20230.410.420.65
20220.410.430.64
20210.410.440.64
20200.390.410.64
20190.340.410.63
20180.330.400.63
20170.360.370.61
20160.340.370.61
20150.340.370.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20255%3%5%
20245%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%2%4%
20184%2%4%
20173%1%4%
20163%1%4%
20153%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%1%9%
20241%1%9%
20231%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20191%1%8%
20181%1%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
29 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20232%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
1,271 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
71%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202571%71%52%
202472%72%52%
202374%73%52%
202275%72%54%
202175%71%54%
202077%74%54%
201980%74%56%
201881%75%56%
201779%77%58%
201680%77%58%
201580%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
385 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKanawha County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202521%23%26%
202420%22%26%
202320%21%25%
202218%22%25%
202118%23%25%
202017%20%24%
201915%21%24%
201813%20%23%
201715%19%22%
201614%19%22%
201514%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kanawha County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Kanawha County, WV include Charleston Catholic High School, St. Francis Of Assisi School, and Cross Lanes Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Kanawha County?
9 private schools are located in Kanawha County.
How diverse are private schools in Kanawha County?
Kanawha County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Kanawha County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Kanawha County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kanawha County?
78% of private schools in Kanawha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Kanawha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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