Private schools in Jackson County, WV
4 schools across Evans, Ravenswood, Ripley. About 119 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s Hope list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Institute ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Heritage Christian Academy ✓ | K-11 | 23 |
| Ripley Christian Academy ✓ | K-12 | 96 |
| The Learning Cottage ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
Jackson County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Ripley (2)
- Among West Virginia counties
- 14th most private schools of 40; 3% of the state’s 143
- Typical school
- 96 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Heritage Christian Academy, 23 students; Ripley Christian Academy, 96 students
- Students per teacher
- 7.8 typical, 4.1 to 7.8 across 2 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- State program
- Education savings account, $5,435.62 expected for 2026-27
How Hope works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: West Virginia Hope Scholarship schools, list dated August 10, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: West Virginia Hope Scholarship, official page, read October 8, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- Mason County (2)
- Roane County (1)
- Putnam County (2)
- Wood County (11)
- Calhoun County (1)
- Kanawha County (11)
- Clay County (1)
- Cabell County (7)
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