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%
Academic Profile
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 & Financial Aid
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Other Activities:
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 85%.
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)
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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
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Wheeling Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Chapline St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Woodsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Chapel Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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