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Best Ohio County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,876 students in Ohio County, WV (there are 17 public schools, serving 5,692 public students). 25% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
55% of private schools in Ohio County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,876
  • Average Tuition: $9,653
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,876
  • Average Tuition: $9,653
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Ohio County, WV School Trends

Top Ranked Ohio County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Catholic
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
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Corpus Christi Elementary School Photo
Corpus Christi Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1512 Warwood Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 277-1220
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The Linsly School Photo
The Linsly School
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
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Our Lady Of Peace School Photo
Our Lady Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
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St. Michael Parish School Photo
St. Michael Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
127 Key Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-5844
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Map of Wheeling Country Day School
Wheeling Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
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Map of Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students
Baptist
976 Chapel Hill Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4370
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Map of Augusta Levy Learning Center
Augusta Levy Learning Center
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
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Map of Salomi's Montessori School
Salomi's Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6862
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Map of Sikora Montessori School
Sikora Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Montessori School
2108 Lumber Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 905-8453
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Ohio County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mt. De Chantal Visitation Academy
Mt. De Chantal Visitation Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
410 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3771
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Map of Wheeling Catholic Elementary School
Wheeling Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
77 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1515
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearOhio County Total Schools
202511
202411
202310
202210
202110
202010
20199
20189
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
1,876 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025171112179
2024171108172
2023178110174
2022180125185
2021181118180
2020179101171
2019193106175
2018200105172
2017205115180
2016201112178
2015202101167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20258%9%34%
20248%9%34%
20238%9%33%
202210%9%33%
20219%9%32%
20208%9%32%
20195%9%31%
20184%8%31%
20174%10%32%
20164%11%32%
20155%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
192 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201510:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202575%44%55%
202475%43%54%
202375%41%54%
202275%41%54%
202175%41%54%
202075%41%54%
201975%44%53%
201875%45%53%
201775%44%53%
201675%50%52%
201575%52%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025181515
2024191515
2023191415
2022191415
2021191415
2020181415
2019181415
2018181415
2017181415
2016191315
2015191415
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
5 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20257713
20247512
20237511
20227511
20217511
20207411
20197411
20187411
20177410
20162310
20152210
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,653
$10,429

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$9,653$10,742$15,012
2024$15,370$6,548$13,254
2023$15,183$6,230$12,626
2022$15,000$6,164$12,187
2021$14,815$6,273$11,800
2020$14,535$6,068$11,512
2019$10,890$5,099$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
28%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202528%19%34%
202428%19%34%
202328%20%34%
202232%21%33%
202132%21%33%
202031%21%32%
201931%22%31%
201815%19%30%
201715%18%30%
201615%22%29%
201515%19%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,300
$1,535

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$5,300$1,768$7,073
2024$5,300$1,743$6,930
2023$5,300$2,000$6,469
2022$5,000$1,950$6,289
2021$5,000$1,950$6,055
2020$5,000$1,950$5,921
2019$5,000$2,144$5,795
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Average Acceptance Rate
71%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202571%81%81%
202480%90%85%
202380%89%85%
202280%88%85%
202180%88%85%
202080%88%85%
201980%89%85%
201880%90%85%
201780%90%85%
201680%91%85%
201580%91%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.450.440.65
20240.450.440.65
20230.400.420.65
20220.380.430.64
20210.380.440.64
20200.370.410.64
20190.330.410.63
20180.320.400.63
20170.330.370.61
20160.310.370.61
20150.330.370.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253%3%5%
20243%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
10 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%1%9%
20241%1%9%
20231%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
50 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253%2%7%
20243%2%7%
20233%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
1,334 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
71%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202571%71%52%
202471%72%52%
202375%73%52%
202277%72%54%
202177%71%54%
202078%74%54%
201980%74%56%
201881%75%56%
201780%77%58%
201682%77%58%
201580%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
429 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202522%23%26%
202422%22%26%
202318%21%25%
202217%22%25%
202117%23%25%
202016%20%24%
201918%21%24%
201817%20%23%
201718%19%22%
201616%19%22%
201516%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
5 sports

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, Central Catholic High School, and The Linsly School.
How many private schools are located in Ohio County?
11 private schools are located in Ohio County.
How diverse are private schools in Ohio County?
Ohio County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Ohio County go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Ohio County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ohio County?
55% of private schools in Ohio County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Ohio County are often viewed compared to one another?

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