For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 242 students in Mingo County, WV (there are , serving 3,551 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Mingo County, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
草榴社区 Schools in Mingo County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ambassador Christian Academy
(Christian)
Box 701
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3501
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3501
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Beginnings Christian School
(Christian)
701 Alderson St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3533
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 236-3533
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
126 W 4th Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-3027
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-3027
Gr: NS-7 | 39 students
Tender Treasures Academy
(Pentecostal)
603 Logan St
Williamson, WV 25661
(606) 625-0011
Williamson, WV 25661
(606) 625-0011
Gr: 3-7 | 9 students
Mingo County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mingo Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Baptist)
Po Box 364
Lenore, WV 25676
(304) 475-3070
Lenore, WV 25676
(304) 475-3070
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Nolan Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Baptist)
30 Nolan St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-3914
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-3914
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Overview
This County (Mingo County)
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
242 Students
13,850 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
10%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
47%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,850
$10,429
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
351 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
1%
# Black Students
8 Students
272 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
217 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
90%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
13 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
5%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
5 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mingo County, WV?
4 private schools are located in Mingo County, WV.
What percentage of students in Mingo County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Mingo County are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
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