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Petersburg Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 24 students in Petersburg, WV, 2% of all K-12 students in Petersburg, WV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Petersburg, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Petersburg, WV (2026-27)

Map of Believers Mennonite Fellowship Christian School
Believers Mennonite Fellowship Christian School
Gr: K-9 | 9 students
Mennonite
Hc 33 Box 261
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-9716
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Map of Bmf Christian
Bmf Christian
Gr: K | 2 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
3671 Johnson Run Rd
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 749-8211
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Map of North Fork Christian School
North Fork Christian School
Gr: 4-11 | 13 students
Mennonite
Hc 59 Box 217
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-9722
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Petersburg, WV Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
24
Students
-33.3% (-12 students) 10-yr
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Petersburg)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
125 Schools
# Students
24 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPetersburg, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20258112179
20248108172
20234110174
20227125185
20217118180
20207101171
201910106175
201810105172
201718115180
201618112178
201512101167
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0.38
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearPetersburg, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20250.380.440.65
20240.380.440.65
20230.000.420.65
20220.000.430.64
20210.000.440.64
20200.000.410.64
20190.000.410.63
20180.000.400.63
20170.000.370.61
20160.000.370.61
20150.100.370.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
18 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
75%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPetersburg, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202575%71%52%
202475%72%52%
2023100%73%52%
2022100%72%54%
2021100%71%54%
2020100%74%54%
2019100%74%56%
2018100%75%56%
2017100%77%58%
2016100%77%58%
201595%78%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
6 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPetersburg, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202525%23%26%
202425%22%26%
20155%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
6 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPetersburg, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20254:111:111:1
20244:111:111:1
20234:111:111:1
20225:111:111:1
20215:111:111:1
20205:111:112:1
20195:111:112:1
20185:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20156:111:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Petersburg, WV?
3 private schools are located in Petersburg, WV.
What percentage of students in Petersburg go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Petersburg are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Petersburg?
100% of private schools in Petersburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

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