Private schools in Mercer County, WV
6 schools across Bluefield, Princeton. About 18 students in all (2023-24). 6 on the state’s Hope list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Rule Montessori School ✓ | PreK-10 | 18 |
| Little Learners Montessori ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Maranatha Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Pisgah Microschool ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Princeton Church of God ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Summit Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
Mercer County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Princeton (5)
- Among West Virginia counties
- 9th most private schools of 40; 4% of the state’s 143
- Typical school
- 18 students (1 reporting)
- Programs
- 1 Montessori
- State program
- Education savings account, $5,435.62 expected for 2026-27
How Hope works
- Nonsectarian1
- Not in federal survey5
- Pre-K (and up)1
- Elementary (K to 5)1
- Middle (6 to 8)1
- High school (9 to 12)1
- Mercer County100%
- 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.
Cities in and around Mercer County
Neighboring counties
- Summers County (2)
- Monroe County (3)
- Raleigh County (8)
- Wyoming County (1)
- Fayette County (6)
- Greenbrier County (5)
- Boone County (1)
- Logan County (1)
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