Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Small World
About the School
- Small World in Fort Ashby, WV, is a rural Christian co–ed alternative school serving grades PK through 6 with an enrollment of 113 students.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 57:1, supported by 2 total teachers in the program.
- Small World holds membership in the European Council for International Schools and has an Other Religious affiliation.
- Approximately 4% of the student body represents students of color.
- The school provides early childhood and elementary education within a rural/small town community setting.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 10%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Small World?
The application deadline for Small World is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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