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Shepherdstown Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 93 students in Shepherdstown, WV, 23% of all K-12 students in Shepherdstown, WV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Shepherdstown, WV (2026-27)

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Morgan Academy
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
8505 Shepherdstown Pike
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-2004
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The Light Of The Child Montessori School, Llc
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
320 W High St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 268-7075
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Shepherdstown, WV Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
93
Students
+389.5% (+74 students) 10-yr
$9,625
Avg. Tuition
5%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+200.0% (+8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shepherdstown)
This State (WV)
# Schools
1 School
125 Schools
# Students
93 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202593112179
202493108172
202317110174
202217125185
202117118180
202017101171
201919106175
201819105172
201719115180
201612112178
201519101167
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% Students of Color
5%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20255%9%34%
20245%9%34%
202345%9%33%
202225%9%33%
202125%9%32%
202025%9%32%
20195%9%31%
20185%8%31%
20175%10%32%
20165%11%32%
20155%13%32%
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0.33
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20250.330.440.65
20240.330.440.65
20230.570.420.65
20220.550.430.64
20210.550.440.64
20200.550.410.64
20190.100.410.63
20180.100.400.63
20170.100.370.61
20160.080.370.61
20150.100.370.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20195%2%4%
20185%2%4%
20175%1%4%
20164%1%4%
20155%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%8%
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# White Students
18 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
19%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202519%71%52%
202419%72%52%
202355%73%52%
202259%72%54%
202159%71%54%
202059%74%54%
201995%74%56%
201895%75%56%
201795%77%58%
201696%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
74 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
80%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202580%23%26%
202480%22%26%
202336%21%25%
202232%22%25%
202132%23%25%
202032%20%24%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
20234:111:111:1
20224:111:111:1
20214:111:111:1
20204:111:112:1
20194:111:112:1
20184:111:112:1
20174:111:112:1
20164:111:112:1
20154:111:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,625
$10,429

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearShepherdstown, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025$9,625$10,742$15,012
2024$9,625$6,548$13,254
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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?
23% of all K-12 students in Shepherdstown are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).

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