Private schools in Jefferson County, WV
5 schools across Kearneysville, Shepherdstown. About 33 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s Hope list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Baptist Church School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Wee Disciples Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-2 | 31 |
| Morgan Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Shepherdstown Montessori ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| The Children's Tree House Child Development Center | PreK | 2 |
Jefferson County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Shepherdstown (3) and Kearneysville (2)
- Among West Virginia counties
- 11th most private schools of 40; 3% of the state’s 143
- Typical school
- 31 students (1 reporting)
- Not taught in the county
- middle grades, high school
- State program
- Education savings account, $5,435.62 expected for 2026-27
How Hope works - Public charter schools
- 1 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in West Virginia
- Christian, not Catholic1
- Nonsectarian1
- Not in federal survey3
- Pre-K (and up)1
- Elementary (K to 5)1
- Jefferson County80%
- All of West Virginia88%
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.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Cities in and around Jefferson County
Neighboring counties
- Berkeley County (10)
- Hampshire County (1)
- Hardy County (1)
- Grant County (3)
- Preston County (3)
- Randolph County (5)
- Monongalia County (8)
- Barbour County (1)
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