About the School
- Wheeling Catholic continues the heritage of an educational program and environment that supports the choice of parents and center city parishes to share gospel values with our children by providing quality basic education, building on the multicultural diversity of our community, cooperating with existing community resources, and incorporating rapidly developing technologies.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 10%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Polos and Khaki Pants
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band ProgramForensics
Golden Horseshoe CompetitionMath Fax
Oglebay Institute GEMS ProgramsPiano Lessons
President's Physical FitnessSchool Wide Prayer Services
Science Fair CompetitionsSMART Center Programs
Social Studies Fair Competitions
School Notes
- The Diocese of Wheeling Charleston founded Wheeling Catholic Elementary School in 1896 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Wheeling Catholic Elementary School as it is known today was also called Cathedral Parish School and Wheeling Catholic Consolidated School. Wheeling Catholic Elementary School's primary area of focus is twofold ' education and inner-city services. We are an inner-city school and the last elementary school in the immediate area serving neighborhood children. WCES is a central school meaning more than one parish church subsidizes the budget.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Wheeling Catholic Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of Wheeling Catholic Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What sports does Wheeling Catholic Elementary School offer?
Wheeling Catholic Elementary School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football and Tennis.
When is the application deadline for Wheeling Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for Wheeling Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Wheeling Catholic Elementary School is Central Catholic High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Augusta Levy Learning Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Martins Ferry Christian School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Catholic
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 63 students
Christian
710 S Zane Hwy
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0199
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Catholic
75 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1660
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students
Baptist
976 Chapel Hill Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 547-4370
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
67888 Friends Church Rd
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-2005
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-3 | 10 students
Special Education School
99 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 63 students
Christian
710 S Zane Hwy
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0199
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
24 N 4th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-5424
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 63 students
Christian
710 S Zane Hwy
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-0199
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1221 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3966
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
24 N 4th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-5424
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum (Pentecostal)
500 N 5th St
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(304) 639-6757
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beallsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
9268.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Beallsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
9268.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Union Local Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66699 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1384
9270 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Union Local High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66779 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1181
9270 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Union Local Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
Belmont, OH 43718
(740) 782-1388
9270 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Recent Articles
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.
