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Weirton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 85%.
100% of private schools in Weirton, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Weirton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
St. Joseph The Worker Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 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

3
Private Schools
509
Students
$5,000
Avg. Tuition
2%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Weirton)
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
125 Schools
# Students
509 Students
13,926 Students
% Students of Color
2%
10%
0.46
0.45
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
1%
# Black Students
0 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
0%
2%
# White Students
339 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
67%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
164 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
32%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$5,790
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
85%

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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