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Best Nicholas County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 161 students in Nicholas County, WV (there are 14 public schools, serving 3,380 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Nicholas County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Nicholas County (2026)

Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Christian
899 Broad St
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1148
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Map of Summersville Sda School
Summersville Sda School
Gr: K-7 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Friends R Fun Dr
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-0588
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Map of Trinity Baptist Academy
Trinity Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Baptist
30 Bunker St
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2406
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNicholas County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20212
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
161 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202554112179
202454108172
202367110174
202290125185
202190118180
202068101171
201954106175
201854105172
201756115180
201656112178
201545101167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253%9%34%
20243%9%34%
20231%9%33%
20221%9%33%
20211%9%32%
20201%9%32%
20193%9%31%
20183%8%31%
20173%10%32%
20163%11%32%
20153%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.210.440.65
20240.210.440.65
20230.180.420.65
20220.160.430.64
20210.160.440.64
20200.140.410.64
20190.280.410.63
20180.280.400.63
20170.270.370.61
20160.270.370.61
20150.270.370.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%1%9%
20241%1%9%
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# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
145 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
88%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202588%71%52%
202488%72%52%
202391%73%52%
202292%72%54%
202192%71%54%
202093%74%54%
201984%74%56%
201884%75%56%
201784%77%58%
201684%77%58%
201585%78%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
16 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNicholas County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20259%23%26%
20249%22%26%
20239%21%25%
20227%22%25%
20217%23%25%
20207%20%24%
201914%21%24%
201814%20%23%
201714%19%22%
201614%19%22%
201513%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Nicholas County, WV?
3 private schools are located in Nicholas County, WV.
What percentage of students in Nicholas County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Nicholas County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nicholas County?
100% of private schools in Nicholas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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