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Best Harrison County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (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 98%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Heritage Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
225 Newton Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-1740
Map of Notre Dame High School
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students
Catholic
127 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-1026
Map of St. Mary's Central Grade School
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
Catholic
107 E Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-9831
Map of The Clarksburg Children's House
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students
Montessori School
425 N 4th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-8224
Map of Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students
Baptist
1318 N 16th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-6125
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Map of Mother Goose Land Kindergarten
Gr: K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
401 West Virginia Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-0789
Map of Salem Christian School
Gr: 4-6 | 3 students
Christian
171 E Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 844-3783

Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
693 Students
13,850 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,625
$5,762
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
21%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
5 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
484 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
70%
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
190 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
27%
23%
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 Notre Dame High School, St. Mary's Central Grade 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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