For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 93 students in Shepherdstown, WV (there are 2 public schools, serving 647 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Shepherdstown, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
Private Schools in Shepherdstown, WV (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8505 Shepherdstown Pike
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-2004
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-2004
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Tuition listed
Shepherdstown, West Virginia Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Light Of The Child Montessori School, Llc (Closed 2024)
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
320 W High St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 268-7075
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 268-7075
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Overview
This Town (Shepherdstown)
This State (WV)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
93 Students
13,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
9%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,311 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,625
$10,135
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
275 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
18 Students
10,101 Students
% White Students
19%
71%
# 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
74 Students
3,233 Students
% of Others Students
80%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Shepherdstown, WV?
1 private schools are located in Shepherdstown, WV.
What percentage of students in Shepherdstown go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Shepherdstown are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
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