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Parkersburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 523 students in Parkersburg, WV, 6% of all K-12 students in Parkersburg, WV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Parkersburg, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Parkersburg Private Schools (2026-27)

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North Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3109 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-0241
(8)
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Map of Parkersburg Academy
Parkersburg Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1800 38th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
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Map of Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
810 Juliana St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 422-6694
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Parkersburg Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
3201 Fairview Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6341
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Parkersburg Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 99 students
Pentecostal
1093 Core Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6654
(2)
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Parkersburg, WV Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
523
Students
$6,216
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Parkersburg)
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
125 Schools
# Students
523 Students
13,926 Students
% Students of Color
7%
10%
0.51
0.45
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
12 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
328 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
62%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
33%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
course
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,216
$5,790
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Parkersburg, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Parkersburg, WV is North Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Parkersburg?
5 private schools are located in Parkersburg.
How diverse are private schools in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Parkersburg go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Parkersburg are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Parkersburg?
100% of private schools in Parkersburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Parkersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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