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Parkersburg Private Elementary Schools

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Parkersburg Private Elementary 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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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
109 Schools
# Students
523 Students
12,430 Students
% Students of Color
7%
9%
0.51
0.45
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
305 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
170 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
12 Students
246 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
328 Students
8,748 Students
% White Students
62%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
2,830 Students
% of Others Students
33%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
1,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
43%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
course
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,216
$5,669
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 elementary schools in Parkersburg, WV?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Parkersburg, WV is North Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Parkersburg?
5 private elementary schools are located in Parkersburg.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg private elementary schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 9%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Parkersburg?
100% of private elementary schools in Parkersburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Parkersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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