For the 2026 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 84%.
100% of private schools in Mingo County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Private Schools in Mingo County (2026)
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
Overview
This County (Mingo County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
242 Students
13,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
9%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,311 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
44%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,850
$10,135
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
8 Students
275 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
217 Students
10,101 Students
% White Students
90%
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
13 Students
3,233 Students
% of Others Students
5%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
5 sports
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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