Private schools in West Virginia
Hope pays $5,435.62 expected for 2026-27. From 2026-27, any West Virginia resident old enough for K-12 public school. The old rule about attending public school first is gone.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
26,617 students applied for full 2026-27 funding. There is no cap.
By city
The number is how many private schools sit within 12 miles.
- Charleston (11)
- Martinsburg (11)
- Parkersburg (11)
- Shepherdstown (10)
- Wheeling (10)
- Clarksburg (8)
- Morgantown (8)
- Huntington (7)
- Ballard (4)
- Lewisburg (4)
- Elkins (3)
- Weirton (3)
By kind of school
- Christian schools (62)
- Catholic schools (21)
- Montessori schools (5)
By county
- Barbour County (1)
- Berkeley County (5)
- Boone County (1)
- Brooke County (1)
- Cabell County (7)
- Calhoun County (1)
- Clay County (1)
- Fayette County (5)
- Grant County (3)
- Greenbrier County (2)
- Hampshire County (1)
- Hancock County (3)
- Harrison County (5)
- Jackson County (2)
- Jefferson County (2)
- Kanawha County (7)
- Lewis County (1)
- Logan County (1)
- Marion County (1)
- Marshall County (1)
- Mason County (2)
- Mercer County (1)
- Mingo County (1)
- Monongalia County (7)
- Monroe County (2)
- Nicholas County (2)
- North Parkersburg County (1)
- Ohio County (8)
- Other areas (22)
- Preston County (1)
- Putnam County (1)
- Raleigh County (6)
- Randolph County (3)
- Ritchie County (1)
- Roane County (1)
- Scott Depot County (1)
- Summers County (1)
- Tyler County (1)
- Upshur County (1)
- Wood County (7)
- Wyoming County (1)
The largest private schools in West Virginia
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| The Linsly School ✓ | 5-12 | 423 |
| Faith Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 399 |
| Grace Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 363 |
| St. Joseph School ✓ | PreK-8 | 312 |
| St. Francis de Sales Central Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 312 |
| Central Catholic High School ✓ | 9-12 | 300 |
| Wood County Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 280 |
| Cross Lanes Christian School ✓ | K-12 | 279 |
| St. Joseph Grade School | PreK-8 | 272 |
| Covenant School ✓ | K-12 | 256 |
| St. Michael Parish School ✓ | PreK-8 | 215 |
| Calvary Baptist Academy ✓ | K-12 | 211 |
| Victory Baptist Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 208 |
| Wheeling Country Day School ✓ | PreK-8 | 186 |
| Our Lady of Peace School ✓ | PreK-8 | 177 |
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
We filled in the standard Hope amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does West Virginia pay toward private school?
$5,435.62 expected for 2026-27. Apply late and you get less: 75% after June 15, 50% after September 15, 25% after December 1.
Who can get it?
From 2026-27, any West Virginia resident old enough for K-12 public school. The old rule about attending public school first is gone.
Is there still room?
26,617 students applied for full 2026-27 funding. There is no cap.
How do I know a school takes Hope?
Schools marked here are listed as a school, located in West Virginia, on the Hope Scholarship Board’s participating schools table, last updated August 10, 2026.