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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in West Virginia

The average private elementary school in West Virginia was founded around 1964 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in West Virginia is The Linsly School, founded in 1814.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # WV Schools Ranked: 55
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1814–1969
  • WV School Avg.: 1964
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # WV Schools Ranked: 55
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1814–1969
  • WV School Avg.: 1964
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — West Virginia (year founded range: 1814–1969, avg 1964)
Year Founded Range: 1814 1982 Avg. Year Founded: 1945

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in West Virginia (2026-27)

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The Linsly School Photo
#1The Linsly School
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
60 Knox Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3260
1814year founded
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Map of Notre Dame High School
#2Notre Dame High School
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students
Catholic
127 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-1026
1866year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Grade School
#3St. Joseph Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1326 6th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 522-2644
1872year founded
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Saint Joseph School Photo
#4Saint Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
110 E. Stephen St.
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-6447
(2)
1883year founded
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
#5St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
127 Key Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-5844
1912year founded
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Map of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School
#6Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
123 Elmore Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-5045
1913year founded
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Map of St. Mary's Central Grade School
#7(°Õ7–T8)St. Mary's Central Grade School
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
Catholic
107 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-9831
1914year founded
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Map of St. Patrick School
#7(°Õ7–T8)St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Catholic
224 Center Ave
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-5547
1914year founded
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Map of St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
#9St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
41 Guthrie Lane
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-5070
(1)
1915year founded
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Corpus Christi Elementary School Photo
#10Corpus Christi Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1512 Warwood Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 277-1220
1916year founded
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Map of Charleston Catholic High School
#11Charleston Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students
Catholic
1033 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-8415
1923year founded
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Map of Wheeling Country Day School
#12Wheeling Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
8 Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-2430
1929year founded
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Map of Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
#13Parkersburg 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
1947year founded
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
#14St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students
Catholic
525 Holley Street
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 727-5690
(4)
1948year founded
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Our Lady Of Fatima Parish School Photo
#15 Our Lady Of Fatima Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
535 Norway Ave
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 523-2861
1954year founded
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Parkersburg Catholic High School Photo
#16Parkersburg Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
3201 Fairview Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6341
1955year founded
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Map of St. Francis De Sales School
#17St. Francis De Sales School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
622 S Oakwood Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-4087
(2)
1957year founded
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Our Lady Of Peace School Photo
#18Our Lady Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
640 Old Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-3589
1962year founded
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Map of Mountain State Christian School
#19Mountain State Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1
Christian
1948 Martin Lane
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-3751
1966year founded
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Map of Morgantown Christian Academy
#20Morgantown Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
(1)
1969year founded
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Map of Danese Christian School
#21(°Õ21–T22)Danese Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
5498 Meadow Bridge Rd.
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-8116
(1)
1972year founded
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Martinsburg Christian Academy Photo
#21(°Õ21–T22)Martinsburg Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2247 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-6368
(4)
1972year founded
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Map of Greater Beckley Christian School
#23Greater Beckley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Christian
140 Crusader Drive
Prosperity, WV 25909
(304) 255-1571
(2)
1973year founded
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Map of Cross Lanes Christian School
#24(°Õ24–T25)Cross Lanes Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5330 Floradale Drive
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-5020
(2)
1974year founded
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Map of Elk Valley Christian School
#24(°Õ24–T25)Elk Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
58 Mt Pleasant Dr
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-7063
1974year founded
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Mountaineer Montessori School Photo
#26Mountaineer Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
308 20th St Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 342-7870
(2)
1976year founded
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Map of Ballard Christian School
#27(°Õ27–T28)Ballard Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Baptist
1395 Adair Ridge Rd
Ballard, WV 24918
(304) 753-9942
1977year founded
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Pipestem Christian Academy Photo
#27(°Õ27–T28)Pipestem Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
9549 S SR20
Pipestem, WV 25979
(304) 466-2413
(2)
1977year founded
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Grace Christian School Photo
#29Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1111 Adams Ave
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 522-8635
(10)
1978year founded
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Calvary Baptist Academy Photo
#30(°Õ30–T31)Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
3655 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6768
(4)
1979year founded
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Map of Salem Christian School
#30(°Õ30–T31)Salem Christian School
Gr: 4-6 | 3 students
Christian
171 E Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 844-3783
1979year founded
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Map of Bible Center School
#32(°Õ32–T34)Bible Center School
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Baptist
1111 Oakhurst Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 941-1704
1981year founded
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Map of Mountain View Christian School
#32(°Õ32–T34)Mountain View Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Sports: 4
Church of God
Rt 16-61 Mt View Rd
Hilltop, WV 25855
(304) 465-0502
(2)
1981year founded
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Seneca Trail Christian Academy Photo
#32(°Õ32–T34)Seneca Trail Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
321 Trailblazer Drive
Ronceverte, WV 24970
(304) 520-2075
1981year founded
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
#35Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
504 Scott Ridge Rd
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 255-4535
(1)
1982year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the West Virginia average private elementary schools founding year?
The West Virginia average private elementary schools founding year is 1964 for 2026-27.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in West Virginia?
The top ranked private elementary schools in West Virginia include The Linsly School, Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph Grade School.

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