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Teays Valley Christian School Top 10 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (WV)
Calvary Baptist Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (WV)

Putnam County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 528 students in Putnam County, WV (there are 22 public schools, serving 8,604 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Putnam County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Putnam County Private Schools (2026-27)

Calvary Baptist Academy Photo
Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
3655 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6768
(4)
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Teays Valley Christian School Photo
Teays Valley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 234 students
6562 Teays Valley Rd
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-9550
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Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: K-7 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2440 Us Route 60
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3900
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
528 Students
13,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
47%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,225
$5,790
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%
# Black Students
11 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
427 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
81%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
77 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Putnam County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Putnam County, WV include Calvary Baptist Academy and Teays Valley Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Putnam County?
3 private schools are located in Putnam County.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Putnam County?
100% of private schools in Putnam County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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