For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 113 students in Mineral County, WV (there are 16 public schools, serving 3,988 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Mineral County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Mineral County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Mineral County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Small World
Alternative School (Christian)
400 Dunn Dr
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3736
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3736
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Overview
This County (Mineral County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
113 Students
13,750 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
10%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
57:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
1 Student
272 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
23 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
20%
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
89 Students
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
79%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mineral County, WV?
1 private schools are located in Mineral County, WV.
What percentage of students in Mineral County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Mineral County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mineral County?
100% of private schools in Mineral County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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