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Charleston ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,463 students in Charleston, WV, 11% of all K-12 students in Charleston, WV are educated in private schools versus (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
71% of private schools in Charleston, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Charleston ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bible Center School
Bible Center School
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Baptist
1111 Oakhurst Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 941-1704
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Map of Charleston Catholic High School
Charleston Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students
Catholic
1033 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-8415
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Map of Cross Lanes Christian School
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)
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Map of Sacred Heart Grade School
Sacred Heart Grade School
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students
Catholic
1035 Quarrier St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 434-6549
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Map of Bible Baptist Christian School
Bible Baptist Christian School
Gr: 12 | 2 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7020 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 881-1575
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Map of Charleston Montessori Inc.
Charleston Montessori Inc.
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Montessori School
805 Price St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 340-9000
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Mountaineer Montessori School Photo
Mountaineer Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
308 20th St Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 342-7870
(2)
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Charleston, West Virginia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Agnes School
St. Agnes School
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
Catholic
4801 Staunton Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 925-4341
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Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: K-10 | 98 students
Catholic
1027 6th St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 346-8441
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Charleston, WV ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-53.3% (-8 schools) 10-yr
1,463
Students
-20.2% (-370 students) 10-yr
$6,127
Avg. Tuition
+66.2% (+$2,440) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charleston)
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools
125 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearCharleston, WV Total Schools
20257
20248
20238
20228
20218
20209
20199
20189
20179
201611
201515
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# Students
1,463 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025209112179
2024188108172
2023199110174
2022208125185
2021208118180
2020184101171
2019180106175
2018180105172
2017207115180
2016177112178
2015131101167
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% Students of Color
13%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202513%9%34%
202413%9%34%
202310%9%33%
202210%9%33%
202110%9%32%
202010%9%32%
20197%9%31%
20187%8%31%
201713%10%32%
201613%11%32%
201513%13%32%
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0.45
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20250.450.440.65
20240.450.440.65
20230.410.420.65
20220.390.430.64
20210.390.440.64
20200.370.410.64
20190.310.410.63
20180.310.400.63
20170.330.370.61
20160.330.370.61
20150.330.370.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20256%3%5%
20247%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%3%4%
20204%3%4%
20194%2%4%
20184%2%4%
20174%1%4%
20164%1%4%
20154%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20252%1%9%
20241%1%9%
20231%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20191%1%8%
20181%1%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
26 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20232%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
1,050 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
72%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202572%71%52%
202472%72%52%
202375%73%52%
202277%72%54%
202177%71%54%
202078%74%54%
201982%74%56%
201882%75%56%
201781%77%58%
201681%77%58%
201581%78%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
274 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202518%23%26%
202418%22%26%
202318%21%25%
202215%22%25%
202115%23%25%
202014%20%24%
201912%21%24%
201812%20%23%
201712%19%22%
201612%19%22%
201512%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
145 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201813:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
202542%44%55%
202442%43%54%
202342%41%54%
202242%41%54%
202142%41%54%
202050%41%54%
201950%44%53%
201850%45%53%
201750%44%53%
201650%50%52%
201550%52%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025171515
2024171515
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016171315
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
course

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20254713
20234511
20224511
20214511
20204411
20194411
20184411
20174410
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Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,127
$10,429

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
2025$6,127$10,742$15,012
2024$5,440$6,548$13,254
2023$5,440$6,230$12,626
2022$5,440$6,164$12,187
2021$5,440$6,273$11,800
2020$4,460$6,068$11,512
2019$3,687$5,099$11,293
2018$3,687$4,801$11,017
2017$3,687$4,656$10,708
2016$3,687$4,757$10,356
2015$3,687$6,035$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
5%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharleston, WV AvgWest Virginia (WV)National
20255%19%34%
20245%19%34%
20235%20%34%
20225%21%33%
20215%21%33%
20205%21%32%
20195%22%31%
20185%19%30%
20165%22%29%
20155%19%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$0
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Charleston, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Charleston, WV include Sacred Heart Grade School, Bible Center School, and Cross Lanes Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Charleston?
7 private schools are located in Charleston.
How diverse are private schools in Charleston?
Charleston private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Charleston go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Charleston are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston?
71% of private schools in Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Charleston are often viewed compared to one another?

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