For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 242 students in Mingo County, WV (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,551 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Mingo County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Mingo County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Private Schools in Mingo County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ambassador Christian Academy
(Christian)
Box 701
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3501
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3501
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Beginnings Christian School
(Christian)
701 Alderson St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3533
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3533
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
126 W 4th Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-3027
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-3027
Gr: NS-7 | 39 students
Tender Treasures Academy
(Pentecostal)
603 Logan St
Williamson, WV 25661
(606) 625-0011
Williamson, WV 25661
(606) 625-0011
Gr: 3-7 | 9 students
Mingo County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mingo Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Baptist)
Po Box 364
Lenore, WV 25676
(304) 475-3070
Lenore, WV 25676
(304) 475-3070
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
30 Nolan St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-3914
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-3914
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mingo County, WV?
4 private schools are located in Mingo County, WV.
What percentage of students in Mingo County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Mingo County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mingo County?
100% of private schools in Mingo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
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