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Best Ohio County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,146 students in Ohio County, WV.
The average acceptance rate is 57%, which is lower than the West Virginia private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of private preschools in Ohio County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Ohio County Private Preschools (2026)

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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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 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 Preschools (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
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearOhio County Total Schools
20257
20247
20235
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
1,146 Students
8,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025164139191
2024164136187
2023174128185
2022174134188
2021176134184
2020172122179
2019204126182
2018216129181
2017233142183
2016226140181
2015215143173
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% Average Students of Color
5%
9%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20255%9%32%
20245%9%32%
20235%8%32%
20227%9%31%
20216%9%32%
20204%9%31%
20195%9%31%
20184%8%30%
20173%11%31%
20163%11%31%
20155%14%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
92 Teachers
750 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202512:112:112:1
202412:112:112:1
202312:112:112:1
202213:112:112:1
202113:112:112:1
202013:111:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201511:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
42%

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

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202575%41%51%
202475%41%51%
202375%41%51%
202275%40%51%
202175%40%50%
202075%40%50%
201975%44%50%
201875%44%50%
201775%45%49%
201675%46%49%
201575%51%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025191616
2024211616
2023211516
2022211516
2021211516
2020201516
2019201516
2018201516
2017201516
2016191416
2015181416
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,615
$11,378

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$7,615$10,887$12,988
2024$12,890$5,219$10,159
2023$12,515$6,356$9,500
2022$12,150$6,082$8,989
2021$11,780$5,738$8,661
2020$11,220$5,465$8,383
2019$10,890$4,997$8,266
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Average % on Financial Aid
28%
22%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202528%22%31%
202428%22%30%
202328%22%30%
202232%23%29%
202132%23%29%
202031%23%29%
201931%23%28%
201815%21%27%
201715%20%26%
201615%21%25%
201515%17%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,300
$2,109

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$5,300$2,109$4,864
2024$5,300$2,109$4,788
2023$5,300$2,200$4,663
2022$5,000$2,140$4,366
2021$5,000$2,140$4,213
2020$5,000$2,140$4,101
2019$5,000$2,430$3,985
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Average Acceptance Rate
57%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202557%83%83%
202480%92%88%
202380%89%88%
202280%89%88%
202180%89%88%
202080%89%88%
201980%90%88%
201880%90%88%
201780%90%88%
201680%90%88%
201580%89%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.500.510.65
20240.500.500.65
20230.460.460.65
20220.420.480.64
20210.430.480.64
20200.420.450.64
20190.370.430.64
20180.360.420.64
20170.360.380.62
20160.340.390.62
20150.300.380.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
4 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%3%4%
20241%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%1%3%
20162%1%3%
20151%1%3%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
133 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%1%8%
20241%2%8%
20231%1%8%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%7%
20201%1%7%
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# Black Students
11 Students
134 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%2%6%
20241%2%6%
20152%2%6%
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# White Students
699 Students
5,532 Students
% White Students
61%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202561%63%48%
202461%64%48%
202366%68%48%
202271%67%50%
202171%67%50%
202072%70%51%
201976%72%52%
201877%73%52%
201777%76%54%
201679%76%54%
201583%77%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
7 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
422 Students
2,774 Students
% of Others Students
37%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOhio County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202536%31%34%
202436%29%33%
202332%27%33%
202227%28%31%
202127%28%31%
202026%24%31%
201923%23%30%
201822%22%30%
201722%20%30%
201619%20%29%
201514%19%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ohio County, WV?
The top ranked private preschools in Ohio County, WV include Wheeling Country Day School, Corpus Christi Elementary School, and Our Lady Of Peace School.
How many private preschools are located in Ohio County?
7 private preschools are located in Ohio County.
How diverse are private preschools in Ohio County?
Ohio County private preschools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 9%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ohio County?
57% of private preschools in Ohio County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Ohio County are often viewed compared to one another?

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