Wheeling Country Day School
Wheeling Country Day School is an independent private school that was founded in 1929 by Mrs. Margaret L. Holloway.
Set in the Woodsdale section of Wheeling and spanning over 6 acres, it serves a student population of boys and girls from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
One of it's more unique features is its predominently outdoor setting filled with courtyards, walkways and open fields-perfect places for children to explore the world around them.
It is the mission of Wheeling Country Day School to empower students to think, to create, and to communicate in a nurturing environment where learning and character are paramount.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Students: 211 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,220
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Wheeling Country Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Year Founded | 1929 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 211 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 7% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,220 |
| Tuition Notes | $11,220 tuition is for students in grades SK-5th. Please contact the school for Preschool and middle school tuition amounts. |
| % on Financial Aid | 46% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
| Admissions Director | Stephanie Skadra |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Martial Arts, SwimmingMartial Arts, Swimming, |
School Notes
- Wheeling Country Day School is an independent private school that was founded in 1929 by Mrs. Margaret L. Holloway. Set in the Woodsdale section of Wheeling and spanning over 6 acres, it serves a student population of boys and girls from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. One of it's more unique features is its predominently outdoor setting filled with courtyards, walkways and open fields-perfect places for children to explore the world around them.
- WCDS empowers students to think, to create, and to communicate in a nurturing environment where learning and character are paramount. Wheeling Country Day School`s purpose is to nurture the intellectual, creative, and ethical growth of children from diverse backgrounds. A balanced program of academic basics, fine arts, physical development, and critical thinking develops and enhances students` individual and cooperative abilities. In a positive environment children learn to be self-reliant, self-motivated, and resourceful learners. A supportive faculty challenges students to learn independently and within a group, with and without direct instruction, and the faculty rewards the students` best efforts, ambition, and accomplishments. A wide variety of activities beyond the classroom enrich learning opportunities. Personalized instruction using various methods and materials contributes to the total experience.
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