Parkersburg Catholic High School Photo

Best Parkersburg Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 216 students in Parkersburg, WV.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the West Virginia private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private high schools in Parkersburg, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Private High Schools in Parkersburg, WV (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Parkersburg Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1800 38th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students
Parkersburg Catholic High School
Parkersburg Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
3201 Fairview Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6341
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parkersburg Christian School
(Pentecostal)
(2)
1093 Core Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6654
Gr: K-12 | 99 students

Overview

This Town (Parkersburg)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
216 Students
7,674 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
7%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
811 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
6 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,582
$10,182
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.27
# American Indian Students
n/a
5 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
154 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
66 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
1%
# Black Students
11 Students
192 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
185 Students
6,682 Students
% White Students
84%
85%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
13 Students
729 Students
% of Others Students
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Parkersburg, WV?
3 private high schools are located in Parkersburg, WV.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Parkersburg?
100% of private high schools in Parkersburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Recent Articles

Parent Engagement in Private Schools in 2026
Parent Engagement in Private Schools in 2026
Explore how parent engagement in private schools builds strong communities, support networks, and student success in 2026.
So Many Choices: Navigating Private School Selection in 2026
So Many Choices: Navigating Private School Selection in 2026
A 2026 parent guide to choosing the right private school, with updated admissions timelines, tuition trends, affordability strategies, and expert insights.
2026 Roadmap to Starting a Private School
2026 Roadmap to Starting a Private School
A 2026 guide to launching a private school, covering planning, costs, admissions timing, governance, and trends parents care about now.

Quick Links