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Best Monongalia County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,864 students in Monongalia County, WV (there are , serving 11,389 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
55% of private schools in Monongalia County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,864
  • Average Tuition: $4,116
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Monongalia County, WV School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,864
  • Average Tuition: $4,116
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Monongalia County, WV School Trends

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

Map of Morgantown Christian Academy
Morgantown 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)
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Map of St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
St. 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)
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Map of Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-4659
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Map of Adventist Christian School
Adventist Christian School
Gr: 3-8 | 3 students
Seventh Day Adventist
437 Drummond St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 599-0584
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Map of Amplify Children's Academy
Amplify Children's Academy
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
10000 Coombs Farm Dr
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 333-2544
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Map of Chestnut Mountain Ranch
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
Gr: 7-9 | 10 students
All-boys (Christian)
244 Ponderosa Ponds Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 381-4958
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Map of Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Methodist
802 Greenbag Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-6050
(1)
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Map of Morgantown Early Learning
Morgantown Early Learning
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
302 Scott Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-5845
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Morgantown Learning Academy Photo
Morgantown Learning Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
123 Discovery Pl
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 296-9554
(2)
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Map of Morgantown Montessori
Morgantown Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
709 Beechurst Ave Ste 8b
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 844-7605
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Monongalia County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Christian
275 Canyon Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-3717
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMonongalia County Total Schools
202511
202411
202311
202210
202110
202010
20198
20188
20177
20168
20157
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# Students
1,864 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025169112179
2024169108172
2023172110174
2022123125185
2021123118180
2020123101171
2019147106175
2018142105172
2017154115180
2016131112178
2015154101167
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% Average Students of Color
17%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202510%9%34%
202410%9%34%
202313%9%33%
20226%9%33%
20216%9%32%
20206%9%32%
201910%9%31%
20186%8%31%
201710%10%32%
201610%11%32%
201536%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
140 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201511:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202559%44%55%
202459%43%54%
202345%41%54%
202246%41%54%
202146%41%54%
202046%41%54%
201946%44%53%
201846%45%53%
201741%44%53%
201641%50%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025131515
2024131515
2023121415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
2017121415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
course

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20254713
20234511
20224511
20214511
20204411
20194411
20184411
20174410
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Average SAT score
1132
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,116
$10,429

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$3,783$10,742$15,012
2024$3,175$6,548$13,254
2023$1,899$6,230$12,626
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Average Summer Program Cost
$495
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
21%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202519%19%34%
202419%19%34%
202322%20%34%
202222%21%33%
202122%21%33%
202022%21%32%
201922%22%31%
201822%19%30%
201622%22%29%
201516%19%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,218
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202594%81%81%
202494%90%85%
2023100%89%85%
202299%88%85%
202199%88%85%
202099%88%85%
201999%89%85%
201899%90%85%
201799%90%85%
201699%91%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.420.440.65
20240.420.440.65
20230.390.420.65
20220.410.430.64
20210.410.440.64
20200.410.410.64
20190.430.410.63
20180.410.400.63
20170.320.370.61
20160.280.370.61
20150.300.370.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%1%9%
20241%1%9%
20231%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20192%1%8%
20182%1%8%
20171%1%8%
20161%1%8%
20151%1%8%
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# Black Students
42 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20232%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
1,565 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
74%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202574%71%52%
202474%72%52%
202377%73%52%
202274%72%54%
202174%71%54%
202074%74%54%
201972%74%56%
201874%75%56%
201781%77%58%
201684%77%58%
201583%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
405 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonongalia County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202519%23%26%
202419%22%26%
202317%21%25%
202221%22%25%
202121%23%25%
202021%20%24%
201923%21%24%
201821%20%23%
201715%19%22%
201612%19%22%
201513%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monongalia County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Monongalia County, WV include St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Trinity Christian School, and Morgantown Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Monongalia County?
10 private schools are located in Monongalia County.
How diverse are private schools in Monongalia County?
Monongalia County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Monongalia County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Monongalia County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monongalia County?
55% of private schools in Monongalia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Monongalia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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