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Morgantown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,864 students in Morgantown, WV, 15% of all K-12 students in Morgantown, WV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
55% of private schools in Morgantown, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,864
  • Average Tuition: $4,116
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Morgantown, WV School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,864
  • Average Tuition: $4,116
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Morgantown, WV School Trends

Top Ranked Morgantown Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Morgantown Christian Academy
Morgantown Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
(1)
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Map of St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
41 Guthrie Lane
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
(1)
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Map of Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
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Map of Adventist Christian School
Adventist Christian School
Gr: 3-8 | 3 students
Seventh Day Adventist
437 Drummond St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 599-0584
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Map of Amplify Children's Academy
Amplify Children's Academy
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
10000 Coombs Farm Dr
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 333-2544
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Map of Chestnut Mountain Ranch
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
Gr: 7-9 | 10 students
All-boys (Christian)
244 Ponderosa Ponds Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 381-4958
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Map of Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Methodist
802 Greenbag Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-6050
(1)
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Map of Morgantown Early Learning
Morgantown Early Learning
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
302 Scott Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-5845
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Morgantown Learning Academy Photo
Morgantown Learning Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
123 Discovery Pl
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
(2)
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Map of Morgantown Montessori
Morgantown Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
709 Beechurst Ave Ste 8b
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 844-7605
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Morgantown, West Virginia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Christian
275 Canyon Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-3717
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Morgantown, WV Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+57.1% (+4 schools) 10-yr
1,864
Students
+72.9% (+786 students) 10-yr
$4,116
Avg. Tuition
+116.7% (+$2,217) 2-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+8.3% (+1 student) 8-yr
17%
Students of Color
-52.8% (-19.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Morgantown)
This State (WV)
# Schools
11 Schools
125 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMorgantown, WV Total Schools
202511
202411
202311
202210
202110
202010
20198
20188
20177
20168
20157
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# Students
1,864 Students
13,926 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025169112179
2024169108172
2023172110174
2022123125185
2021123118180
2020123101171
2019147106175
2018142105172
2017154115180
2016131112178
2015154101167
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% Students of Color
17%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202510%9%34%
202410%9%34%
202313%9%33%
20226%9%33%
20216%9%32%
20206%9%32%
201910%9%31%
20186%8%31%
201710%10%32%
201610%11%32%
201536%13%32%
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0.41
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20250.420.440.65
20240.420.440.65
20230.390.420.65
20220.410.430.64
20210.410.440.64
20200.410.410.64
20190.430.410.63
20180.410.400.63
20170.320.370.61
20160.280.370.61
20150.300.370.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20251%1%9%
20241%1%9%
20231%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20192%1%8%
20182%1%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
42 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20232%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
1,565 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
74%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202574%71%52%
202474%72%52%
202377%73%52%
202274%72%54%
202174%71%54%
202074%74%54%
201972%74%56%
201874%75%56%
201781%77%58%
201684%77%58%
201583%78%58%
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# 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
405 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202519%23%26%
202419%22%26%
202317%21%25%
202221%22%25%
202121%23%25%
202021%20%24%
201923%21%24%
201821%20%23%
201715%19%22%
201612%19%22%
201513%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
140 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201511:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202559%44%55%
202459%43%54%
202345%41%54%
202246%41%54%
202146%41%54%
202046%41%54%
201946%44%53%
201846%45%53%
201741%44%53%
201641%50%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025131515
2024131515
2023121415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
2017121415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
course

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20254713
20234511
20224511
20214511
20204411
20194411
20184411
20174410
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Average SAT score
1132
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,116
$5,790

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025$3,783$10,742$15,012
2024$3,175$6,548$13,254
2023$1,899$6,230$12,626
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Average Summer Program Cost
$495
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202519%19%34%
202419%19%34%
202322%20%34%
202222%21%33%
202122%21%33%
202022%21%32%
201922%22%31%
201822%19%30%
201622%22%29%
201516%19%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,218
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearMorgantown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202594%81%81%
202494%90%85%
2023100%89%85%
202299%88%85%
202199%88%85%
202099%88%85%
201999%89%85%
201899%90%85%
201799%90%85%
201699%91%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Morgantown, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Morgantown, WV include Trinity Christian School, Morgantown Christian Academy, and St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Morgantown?
10 private schools are located in Morgantown.
How diverse are private schools in Morgantown?
Morgantown private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Morgantown go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Morgantown are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Morgantown?
55% of private schools in Morgantown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Morgantown are often viewed compared to one another?

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