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Nicholas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Nicholas County (2026-27)

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
# Students
161 Students
13,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
0 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
145 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
88%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
16 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

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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