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Marion County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Marion County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Marion County (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 58 students
Baptist
28 Fellowship Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-8008
(1)
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Map of Fairmont Catholic Grade School
Fairmont Catholic Grade School
Gr: K-8 | 154 students
Catholic
416 Madison St
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-5313
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
212 Students
13,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
351 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
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
0 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
27 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
13%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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?
100% of private schools in Marion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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