For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 212 students in Marion County, WV (there are 23 public schools, serving 7,531 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Marion County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
Private Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28 Fellowship Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-8008
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-8008
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students
Fairmont Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
416 Madison St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-5313
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-5313
Gr: K-8 | 154 students
Overview
This County (Marion County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
212 Students
13,750 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
10%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
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
4 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%
# Black Students
2 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
178 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
84%
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
27 Students
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
13%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Marion County, WV?
2 private schools are located in Marion County, WV.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
Which private schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Marion County include: Calvary Christian School vs. Fairmont Catholic Grade School, Fairmont Catholic Grade School vs. Calvary Christian School
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