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Best Putnam County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 528 students in Putnam County, WV.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Putnam County, WV include Teays Valley Christian School and Calvary Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the West Virginia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private elementary schools in Putnam County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Top-Ranked Putnam County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Putnam County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
528 Students
12,254 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
9%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
1,172 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
43%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
22

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,225
$10,807
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
305 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
170 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%
# Black Students
11 Students
246 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
427 Students
8,748 Students
% White Students
81%
72%
# 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
77 Students
2,730 Students
% of Others Students
14%
22%
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 elementary schools in Putnam County, WV?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Putnam County, WV include Teays Valley Christian School and Calvary Baptist Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Putnam County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Putnam County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Putnam County?
100% of private elementary schools in Putnam County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private elementary schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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