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Ritchie County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 10 students in Ritchie County, WV (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,159 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ritchie County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Highland School Photo
The Highland School
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
98 Sycamore Springs Lane
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3250
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
10 Students
13,926 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
47%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,475
$5,790
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
1%
# Black Students
0 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
3 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
30%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
7 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
70%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ritchie County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Ritchie County, WV is The Highland School.
How many private schools are located in Ritchie County?
1 private schools are located in Ritchie County.
What percentage of students in Ritchie County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Ritchie County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).

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