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North Christian School Top 13 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (WV)
Parkersburg Catholic High School Top 6 · Most AP Courses (WV)
Wood County Christian School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (WV)

Wood County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 807 students in Wood County, WV (there are 27 public schools, serving 11,291 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Wood County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 807
  • Average Tuition: $6,641
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Wood County, WV School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 807
  • Average Tuition: $6,641
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Wood County, WV School Trends

Top Ranked Wood County Private Schools (2026-27)

North Christian School Photo
North Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3109 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-0241
(8)
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Wood County Christian School Photo
Wood County Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
113 W 9th Street
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-2000
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Map of Parkersburg Academy
Parkersburg Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1800 38th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
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Map of Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
810 Juliana St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 422-6694
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Parkersburg Catholic High School Photo
Parkersburg Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
3201 Fairview Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6341
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Map of Parkersburg Christian School
Parkersburg Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 99 students
Pentecostal
1093 Core Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6654
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
807 Students
13,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
89 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
47%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
course
Average SAT score
1306
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,641
$5,790
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.45
# American Indian Students
0 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
15 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
618 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
75%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wood County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Wood County, WV include Wood County Christian School and North Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Wood County?
6 private schools are located in Wood County.
How diverse are private schools in Wood County?
Wood County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Wood County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Wood County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wood County?
100% of private schools in Wood County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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