For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 10 students in Ritchie County, WV (there are , serving 1,159 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Ritchie County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
草榴社区 Schools in Ritchie County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
98 Sycamore Springs Lane
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3250
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3250
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Ritchie County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
10 Students
13,966 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
1,311 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
44%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,475
$10,135
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
n/a
275 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
3 Students
10,101 Students
% White Students
30%
71%
# 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
7 Students
3,233 Students
% of Others Students
70%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Ritchie County, WV?
1 private schools are located in Ritchie County, WV.
What percentage of students in Ritchie County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Ritchie County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
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