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Best Ohio County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,477 students in Ohio County, WV.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the West Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
63% of private elementary schools in Ohio County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,477
  • Average Tuition: $10,174
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,477
  • Average Tuition: $10,174
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Ohio County, WV School Trends

Top Ranked Ohio County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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Ohio County Private Elementary 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
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearOhio County Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20228
20218
20208
20198
20188
20178
20168
20159
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# Students
1,477 Students
12,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025185114199
2024185111192
2023186111193
2022184127205
2021186124201
2020183104188
2019185109193
2018193108190
2017200121199
2016196116196
2015197104183
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% Average Students of Color
9%
9%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20259%9%33%
20249%9%32%
20239%8%32%
202211%9%32%
202110%9%31%
20209%8%31%
20196%8%31%
20184%7%30%
20173%10%31%
20163%11%31%
20155%13%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
165 Teachers
1,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20259:111:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20239:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202010:111:111:1
20198:111:111:1
20189:111:111:1
201710:111:111:1
201611:111:112:1
201510:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
43%

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

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202575%43%54%
202475%42%54%
202375%39%53%
202275%37%53%
202175%37%53%
202075%37%53%
201975%42%52%
201875%43%52%
201775%43%51%
201675%49%51%
201575%51%50%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025181516
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
20257712
20177410
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,174
$10,894

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$10,174$11,215$14,043
2024$15,370$5,525$12,357
2023$15,183$6,418$11,693
2022$15,000$6,358$11,199
2021$14,815$6,089$10,824
2020$14,535$5,876$10,496
2019$10,890$4,841$10,300
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Average % on Financial Aid
28%
20%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202528%20%34%
202428%20%33%
202328%20%33%
201931%22%30%
201815%19%29%
201515%15%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,300
$1,721
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202571%81%81%
202480%90%85%
202380%90%85%
202280%90%85%
202180%90%86%
202080%90%86%
201980%90%85%
201880%90%85%
201780%90%86%
201680%91%85%
201580%91%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.460.440.64
20240.460.440.64
20230.440.430.63
20220.400.440.62
20210.410.430.62
20200.400.400.62
20190.370.390.61
20180.360.380.60
20170.360.350.59
20160.340.350.59
20150.360.340.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
305 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20223%2%5%
20213%3%5%
20203%3%5%
20191%1%4%
20181%1%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
170 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%
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# Black Students
42 Students
246 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253%2%8%
20243%2%8%
20233%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%8%
20202%2%8%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
1,034 Students
8,748 Students
% White Students
70%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202570%71%55%
202470%72%55%
202372%73%55%
202275%72%57%
202175%72%57%
202076%75%58%
201976%76%59%
201877%77%59%
201777%79%61%
201679%79%61%
201578%79%61%
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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
344 Students
2,830 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202522%23%22%
202422%22%22%
202320%21%22%
202219%23%22%
202119%22%20%
202018%19%19%
201923%20%20%
201822%19%20%
201721%17%19%
201619%17%18%
201519%16%18%
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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 elementary schools in Ohio County, WV?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Ohio County, WV include Wheeling Country Day School, Corpus Christi Elementary School, and Our Lady Of Peace School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Ohio County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Ohio County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Ohio County?
Ohio County private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is same as the West Virginia private school average of 9%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Ohio County?
63% of private elementary schools in Ohio County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Ohio County are often viewed compared to one another?

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