Private schools in Preston County, WV
3 schools across Aurora, Masontown, Thornton. About 68 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Hope list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 68 |
| Preston County Youth Center ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| On Target Church Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
Preston County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3
- Among West Virginia counties
- 15th most private schools of 40; 2% of the state’s 143
- Typical school
- 68 students (1 reporting)
- Programs
- 1 special education
- 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.
Cities in and around Preston County
Neighboring counties
- Monongalia County (8)
- Marion County (2)
- Barbour County (1)
- Harrison County (9)
- Randolph County (5)
- Upshur County (1)
- Grant County (3)
- Hardy County (1)
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