Top 5 Best Ohio County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,779 students in Ohio County, WV (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,831 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Ohio County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The best top ranked private schools in Ohio County, WV include Corpus Christi Elementary School, St. Michael Parish School and Wheeling Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
60% of private schools in Ohio County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Ohio County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Corpus Christi Elementary School
Corpus Christi Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
1512 Warwood Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 277-1220
Grades: NS-8
| 82 students
The Linsly School
The Linsly School Photo
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Grades: 5-12
| 470 students
Our Lady Of Peace School
Our Lady Of Peace School Photo - Dedicated faculty and staff; leading in a spirit of service
(Catholic)
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-1383
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
St. Michael Parish School
St. Michael Parish School Photo - St. Michael Parish School
(Catholic)
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Abundant Life Christian School
(Baptist)
976 Chapel Hill Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4370
Grades: 1-11
| 12 students
Augusta Levy Learning Center
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Grades: K-3
| 10 students
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
127 Key Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-5844
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
Salomi's Montessori School
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6862
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ohio County, West Virginia

Ohio County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mt. De Chantal Visitation Academy (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
410 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3771
Grades: PK-12
| 187 students
77 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1515
Grades: K-9
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ohio County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Ohio County, WV include Corpus Christi Elementary School, St. Michael Parish School and Wheeling Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Ohio County, WV?
10 private schools are located in Ohio County, WV.
How diverse are private schools in Ohio County, WV?
Ohio County, WV private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 9%.
What percentage of students in Ohio County, WV go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Ohio County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ohio County, WV?
60% of private schools in Ohio County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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