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Best Ritchie County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 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 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 85%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ritchie County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

The Highland School Photo
The Highland School
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
98 Sycamore Springs Lane
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3250
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Overview

Category
This State (WV)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearRitchie County Total Schools
20251
20241
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
10 Students
13,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearRitchie County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202510112179
20243108172
202310110174
202210125185
202110118180
202010101171
201910106175
201812105172
201712115180
201612112178
201512101167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRitchie County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20253:111:111:1
20241:111:111:1
20233:111:111:1
20223:111:111:1
20213:111:111:1
20203:111:112:1
20193:111:112:1
20183:111:112:1
20173:111:112:1
20163:111:112:1
20153:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRitchie County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202566%44%55%
202433%43%54%
202333%41%54%
202233%41%54%
202133%41%54%
202033%41%54%
201933%44%53%
201825%45%53%
201725%44%53%
201625%50%52%
201525%52%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,475
$5,762

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRitchie County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
2025$2,475$10,742$15,012
2024$34,725$6,548$13,254
2023$34,725$6,230$12,626
2022$34,725$6,164$12,187
2021$30,725$6,273$11,800
2020$30,725$6,068$11,512
2019$20,825$5,099$11,293
2018$20,825$4,801$11,017
2017$20,825$4,656$10,708
2016$20,825$4,757$10,356
2015$18,625$6,035$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearRitchie County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202575%81%81%
202475%90%85%
202375%89%85%
202275%88%85%
202175%88%85%
202075%88%85%
201975%89%85%
201875%90%85%
201775%90%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearRitchie County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
20250.420.440.65
20240.000.440.65
20230.320.420.65
20220.320.430.64
20210.320.440.64
20200.320.410.64
20190.320.410.63
20180.450.400.63
20170.450.370.61
20160.450.370.61
20150.450.370.61
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# 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
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
3 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
30%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRitchie County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202530%71%52%
2024100%72%52%
202380%73%52%
202280%72%54%
202180%71%54%
202080%74%54%
201980%74%56%
201867%75%56%
201767%77%58%
201667%77%58%
201567%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
7 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
70%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRitchie County AverageWest Virginia (WV) AverageNational Average
202570%23%26%
202320%21%25%
202220%22%25%
202120%23%25%
202020%20%24%
201920%21%24%
201833%20%23%
201733%19%22%
201633%19%22%
201533%18%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ritchie County, WV?
The top ranked private schools in Ritchie County, WV is The Highland School.
How many private schools are located in Ritchie County?
1 private schools are located in Ritchie County.
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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