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Weirton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 509 students in Weirton, WV, 21% of all K-12 students in Weirton, WV are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Weirton, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Weirton Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
151 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-1970
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Map of Madonna High School
Madonna High School
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students
Catholic
150 Michael Way
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 723-0545
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Map of St. Pauls Elementary School
St. Pauls Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
140 Walnut St
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 748-5225
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Weirton, WV Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
509
Students
-24.5% (-165 students) 10-yr
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-29.4% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Weirton)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
125 Schools
# Students
509 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025170112179
2024170108172
2023144110174
2022178125185
2021178118180
2020178101171
2019196106175
2018196105172
2017225115180
2016225112178
2015225101167
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% Students of Color
2%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20252%9%34%
20242%9%34%
20233%9%33%
20223%9%33%
20213%9%32%
20203%9%32%
20194%9%31%
20183%8%31%
20174%10%32%
20164%11%32%
20154%13%32%
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0.46
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20250.460.440.65
20240.460.440.65
20230.390.420.65
20220.330.430.64
20210.330.440.64
20200.330.410.64
20190.270.410.63
20180.270.400.63
20170.190.370.61
20160.190.370.61
20150.190.370.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20232%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20191%1%8%
20181%1%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
339 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
67%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202567%71%52%
202467%72%52%
202374%73%52%
202280%72%54%
202180%71%54%
202080%74%54%
201985%74%56%
201885%75%56%
201789%77%58%
201689%77%58%
201589%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
164 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
32%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202532%23%26%
202432%22%26%
202323%21%25%
202217%22%25%
202117%23%25%
202017%20%24%
201911%21%24%
201811%20%23%
20178%19%22%
20168%19%22%
20158%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWeirton, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201814:111:112:1
201717:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201517:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$10,429
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Weirton, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Weirton, WV is St. Joseph The Worker Grade School.
How many private schools are located in Weirton?
3 private schools are located in Weirton.
What percentage of students in Weirton go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Weirton are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Weirton?
100% of private schools in Weirton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Weirton are often viewed compared to one another?

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