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Best Raleigh County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 832 students in Raleigh County, WV (there are , serving 10,275 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Raleigh County, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of St. Francis De Sales School
St. 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)
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Map of Greater Beckley Christian School
Greater Beckley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Christian
140 Crusader Drive
Prosperity, WV 25909
(304) 255-1571
(2)
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Map of House Of Prayer Christian Academy
House Of Prayer Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
338 East Railroad Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-9715
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Map of Mabscott Christian Academy
Mabscott Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
103 Vision St,
Mabscott, WV 25871
(304) 252-6585
(1)
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Map of Mount Hope Christian Academy
Mount Hope Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Christian
296 Crossroads Dr
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 252-5550
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Map of Mt. Tabor Christian School
Mt. Tabor Christian School
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
Special Education School (Baptist)
262 Mount Tabor Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-9739
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Map of Sophia Christian Academy
Sophia Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Baptist
124 Wickline Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3227
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Map of Teel Educational Center
Teel Educational Center
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Christian
219 Front St
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 253-9713
(1)
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
Victory 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)
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearRaleigh County Total Schools
20259
20249
20239
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20168
20159
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# Students
832 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202592112179
202492108172
202399110174
2022101125185
2021101118180
2020101101171
201999106175
201899105172
2017102115180
201699112178
201583101167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
10%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202512%9%34%
202412%9%34%
202312%9%33%
202213%9%33%
202113%9%32%
202013%9%32%
20199%9%31%
20189%8%31%
201714%10%32%
201615%11%32%
201516%13%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20168:111:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202510%44%55%
202410%43%54%
202310%41%54%
202210%41%54%
202110%41%54%
202010%41%54%
201910%44%53%
201810%45%53%
201710%44%53%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025141515
2024151515
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151315
2015121415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,633
$10,429

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$24,633$10,742$15,012
2024$3,900$6,548$13,254
2023$3,900$6,230$12,626
2022$3,900$6,164$12,187
2021$3,900$6,273$11,800
2020$3,900$6,068$11,512
2019$3,900$5,099$11,293
2018$3,900$4,801$11,017
2017$3,900$4,656$10,708
2016$3,600$4,757$10,356
2015$3,400$6,035$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.410.440.65
20240.410.440.65
20230.410.420.65
20220.410.430.64
20210.410.440.64
20200.410.410.64
20190.390.410.63
20180.390.400.63
20170.410.370.61
20160.430.370.61
20150.360.370.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%1%4%
20161%1%4%
20151%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20251%1%9%
20241%1%9%
20231%1%9%
20221%1%8%
20211%1%9%
20201%1%9%
20191%1%8%
20181%1%8%
20172%1%8%
20162%1%8%
20152%1%8%
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# Black Students
32 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20254%2%7%
20244%2%7%
20234%2%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20153%2%8%
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# White Students
630 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
75%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202575%71%52%
202475%72%52%
202375%73%52%
202275%72%54%
202175%71%54%
202075%74%54%
201976%74%56%
201876%75%56%
201774%77%58%
201672%77%58%
201579%78%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRaleigh County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202516%23%26%
202416%22%26%
202318%21%25%
202218%22%25%
202118%23%25%
202018%20%24%
201919%21%24%
201819%20%23%
201722%19%22%
201623%19%22%
201515%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Raleigh County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Raleigh County, WV is St. Francis De Sales School.
How many private schools are located in Raleigh County?
9 private schools are located in Raleigh County.
How diverse are private schools in Raleigh County?
Raleigh County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average of 10%.
What percentage of students in Raleigh County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Raleigh County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Raleigh County?
100% of private schools in Raleigh County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Raleigh County are often viewed compared to one another?

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