Best private high schools in West Virginia
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a '96 commencement address at Wellesley College, "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." If that's the case, high school may be one of the greatest dress rehearsals of all.
It's a place where students explore their interests, dive into extracurricular activities, finally get the freedom to choose their own classes, and prepare for college or the workplace. For many of these students and their families, education is key: 1.4 million students enrolled in private high schools in fall 2021, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. There were about 3,600 private secondary schools nationwide as of 2020.
For many anxious parents, getting their kids into the best of these private high schools is of the utmost importance. Some families even move homes to send their kids to better schools. However, among all of these thousands of schools, a few stand out for their academic excellence, incredible track records, and the future success of their young students.
Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in West Virginia using 2024 rankings from Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.
#22. Seneca Trail Christian Academy
- Location: Ronceverte, WV
- Enrollment: 79 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B-
#21. Calvary Baptist Academy
- Location: Hurricane, WV
- Enrollment: 212 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B-
#20. Morgantown Christian Academy
- Location: Morgantown, WV
- Enrollment: 145 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B-
#19. Grace Christian School
- Location: Huntington, WV
- Enrollment: 332 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#18. Greater Beckley Christian School
- Location: Prosperity, WV
- Enrollment: 275 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#17. Faith Christian Academy
- Location: Martinsburg, WV
- Enrollment: 425 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#16. Cross Lanes Christian School
- Location: Cross Lanes, WV
- Enrollment: 227 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#15. Mountain View Christian School
- Location: Hilltop, WV
- Enrollment: 121 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#14. Wood County Christian School
- Location: Williamstown, WV
- Enrollment: 305 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#13. Victory Baptist Academy
- Location: Beaver, WV
- Enrollment: 141 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#12. Mabscott Christian Academy
- Location: Mabscott, WV
- Enrollment: 20 (4:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#11. Pipestem Christian Academy
- Location: Pipestem, WV
- Enrollment: 68 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#10. Trinity Christian School
- Location: Morgantown, WV
- Enrollment: 319 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#9. Heritage Christian School
- Location: Bridgeport, WV
- Enrollment: 167 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#8. Central Catholic High School
- Location: Wheeling, WV
- Enrollment: 271 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#7. Weirton Madonna High School
- Location: Weirton, WV
- Enrollment: 128 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#6. Covenant School
- Location: Huntington, WV
- Enrollment: 256 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#5. Charleston Catholic High School
- Location: Charleston, WV
- Enrollment: 441 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#4. Parkersburg Catholic High School
- Location: Parkersburg, WV
- Enrollment: 77 (5:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#3. Notre Dame High School
- Location: Clarksburg, WV
- Enrollment: 156 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#2. St. Joseph Catholic High School
- Location: Huntington, WV
- Enrollment: 145 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#1. The Linsly School
- Location: Wheeling, WV
- Enrollment: 465 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Emma Rubin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
