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Best Harrison County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 693 students in Harrison County, WV (there are , serving 9,687 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private schools in Harrison County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Harrison County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Heritage Christian School Photo
Heritage 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
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Map of Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students
Catholic
127 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-1026
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Map of St. Mary's Central Grade School
St. Mary's Central Grade School
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
Catholic
107 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-9831
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Map of The Clarksburg Children's House
The Clarksburg Children's House
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students
Montessori School
425 N 4th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-8224
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Map of Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students
Baptist
1318 N 16th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-6125
(1)
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Map of Mother Goose Land Kindergarten
Mother Goose Land Kindergarten
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
401 West Virginia Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-0789
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Map of Salem Christian School
Salem Christian School
Gr: 4-6 | 3 students
Christian
171 E Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 844-3783
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearHarrison County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20175
20165
20158
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# Students
693 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202591112179
202491108172
202397110174
2022111125185
2021102118180
2020102101171
2019111106175
2018110105172
2017134115180
2016134112178
201592101167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20254%9%34%
20244%9%34%
20233%9%33%
202212%9%33%
202113%9%32%
202013%9%32%
20196%9%31%
20186%8%31%
20175%10%32%
20165%11%32%
20158%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201711:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201510:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
47%

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

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202527%44%55%
202427%43%54%
202327%41%54%
202227%41%54%
202127%41%54%
202027%41%54%
201927%44%53%
201827%45%53%
201727%44%53%
201627%50%52%
201527%52%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025161515
2024181515
2023121415
2022121415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017141415
2016141315
2015111415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,469
$10,429

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$9,777$10,742$15,012
2024$4,308$6,548$13,254
2023$4,308$6,230$12,626
2022$4,308$6,164$12,187
2021$3,420$6,273$11,800
2020$3,420$6,068$11,512
2019$3,420$5,099$11,293
2018$3,420$4,801$11,017
2017$3,420$4,656$10,708
2016$3,420$4,757$10,356
2015$3,420$6,035$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202510%19%34%
202410%19%34%
202310%20%34%
202210%21%33%
202110%21%33%
202010%21%32%
201910%22%31%
201810%19%30%
201610%22%29%
201510%19%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
62%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202562%81%81%
202498%90%85%
202398%89%85%
202298%88%85%
202198%88%85%
202098%88%85%
201998%89%85%
201898%90%85%
201798%90%85%
201698%91%85%
201598%91%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.380.440.65
20240.380.440.65
20230.420.420.65
20220.520.430.64
20210.480.440.64
20200.480.410.64
20190.450.410.63
20180.440.400.63
20170.380.370.61
20160.380.370.61
20150.410.370.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%3%4%
20204%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%1%4%
20162%1%4%
20153%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%1%9%
20241%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20191%1%8%
20181%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20153%2%8%
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# White Students
484 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
70%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202576%71%52%
202476%72%52%
202372%73%52%
202264%72%54%
202169%71%54%
202069%74%54%
201970%74%56%
201871%75%56%
201776%77%58%
201676%77%58%
201574%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
190 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHarrison County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202521%23%26%
202421%22%26%
202326%21%25%
202227%22%25%
202122%23%25%
202022%20%24%
201925%21%24%
201825%20%23%
201721%19%22%
201621%19%22%
201519%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harrison County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Harrison County, WV include St. Mary's Central Grade School, Notre Dame High School, and Heritage Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Harrison County?
7 private schools are located in Harrison County.
How diverse are private schools in Harrison County?
Harrison County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison County?
71% of private schools in Harrison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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