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Saint Joseph School Top 5 · Oldest Founding Date (WV)
Corpus Christi Elementary School Top 11 · Oldest Founding Date (WV)
Our Lady Of Fatima Parish School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (WV)

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in West Virginia

The average private preschool in West Virginia was founded around 1963 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in West Virginia is St. Joseph Grade School, founded in 1872.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # WV Schools Ranked: 35
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1872–1981
  • WV School Avg.: 1962
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # WV Schools Ranked: 35
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1872–1981
  • WV School Avg.: 1962
  • National School Avg.: 1970
Show school map — West Virginia (year founded range: 1872–1981, avg 1962)
Year Founded Range: 1872 2010 Avg. Year Founded: 1963

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in West Virginia (2026-27)

Showing 35 schools
Map of St. Joseph Grade School
#1St. 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
#2Saint 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
#3St. 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
#4Saints 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
#5(°Õ5–T6)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
#5(°Õ5–T6)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
#7St. 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
#8Corpus 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 Wheeling Country Day School
#9Wheeling 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
#10Parkersburg 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
#11St. 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
#12 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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Map of St. Francis De Sales School
#13St. 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
#14Our 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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Martinsburg Christian Academy Photo
#15Martinsburg 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 Elk Valley Christian School
#16Elk 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
#17Mountaineer 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
#18Ballard Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Baptist
1395 Adair Ridge Rd
Ballard, WV 24918
(304) 753-9942
1977year founded
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Grace Christian School Photo
#19Grace 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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Map of Bible Center School
#20(°Õ20–T22)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
#20(°Õ20–T22)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
#20(°Õ20–T22)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
#23Victory 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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Faith Christian Academy Photo
#24Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
138 Greensburg Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0011
1983year founded
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
#25New Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Christian
899 Broad St
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1148
1985year founded
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Map of Covenant Christian School
#26Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Methodist
802 Greenbag Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-6050
(1)
1991year founded
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Wood County Christian School Photo
#27Wood 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
1995year founded
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Heritage Christian School Photo
#28Heritage Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
225 Newton Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-1740
1996year founded
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Map of Trinity Christian School
#29Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
1997year founded
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North Christian School Photo
#30(°Õ30–T31)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)
1998year founded
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Map of Wee Disciples Christian Academy
#30(°Õ30–T31)Wee Disciples Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 143 students
114 Poor Farm Rd # 101
Kearneysville, WV 25430
(304) 707-6812
1998year founded
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Map of Ambassador Christian Academy
#32(°Õ32–T33)Ambassador Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
Box 701
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3501
1999year founded
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Map of Greenbrier Community School
#32(°Õ32–T33)Greenbrier Community School
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
3100 Houfnaggle Road
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 793-2420
1999year founded
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Map of The Clarksburg Children's House
#34The Clarksburg Children's House
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students
Montessori School
425 N 4th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-8224
2006year founded
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Map of Charleston Montessori Inc.
#35Charleston Montessori Inc.
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Montessori School
805 Price St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 340-9000
2010year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the West Virginia average private preschools founding year?
The West Virginia average private preschools founding year is 1963 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in West Virginia?
The top ranked private preschools in West Virginia include St. Joseph Grade School, Saint Joseph School and St. Vincent De Paul School.

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