For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 132 students in Summersville, WV (there are , serving 1,739 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Summersville, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
100% of private schools in Summersville, WV are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
草榴社区 Schools in Summersville, WV (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
899 Broad St
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1148
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1148
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Summersville Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
70 Friends R Fun Dr
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-0588
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-0588
Gr: K-7 | 12 students
Overview
This Town (Summersville)
This State (WV)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
132 Students
13,850 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
10%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
1,300 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
351 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
113 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
85%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
16 Students
3,254 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Summersville, WV?
2 private schools are located in Summersville, WV.
What percentage of students in Summersville go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Summersville are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Summersville?
100% of private schools in Summersville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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