Education - Private and Parochial Schools
Linsly School
- Founded 1814
- Coeducational, college preparatory
- 142 in Lower School (5-8)
- 290 in Upper School (912)
- Boarding and Day Students
- Teacher-Student ratio 1:10
- 100% college acceptance
Linsly School is the oldest preparatory school west of the Allegheny
Mountains. Average college admission test and achievement test scores
of Linsly students are consistently higher than the local, state
and national averages. Linsly is composed of about one-quarter boarding
students and three-quarters day students. It is accredited by the
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and the Independent
Schools Association of the Central States in addition to the West
Virginia state accreditation. The wooded campus is located in a residential
section of Woodsdale and includes 19 buildings, numerous playing
fields, and a multi-million dollar sports complex.
Linsly believes the development of a responsible
young man or woman who exhibits a willingness to work, a respect
for authority, and a sense of self-discipline is as important as
his or her intellectual development. The product of these experiences
is a young person prepared to be a contributing member of society.
Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy
- Founded 1848
- College preparatory for girls
- Teacher-Student ratio 1:8
- Coed Montessori School PK-K
- Coed Elementary (1-4)
- Middle school (5-8) girls only
- Upper School (9-12) girls only
- 99% college acceptance
Mount de Chantal's academic traditions are rooted in the spirit of
St. Francis de Sales and the Sisters of the Visitation Order which
gives expression to a deep faith in God and a strong yet gentle faith
in others. Students far exceed local, state and national averages
on various skills testing programs. The teacher/student ratio insures
extra tutoring is available for students who need additional challenge
or additional assistance. Computers are used from the preschool level
up and are employed extensively as a teaching tool for a variety
of subjects.
The upper school (9 through 12) curriculum
includes foreign language, computer, chemistry, logic, philosophy,
biology, and religion which includes a marriage section. Electives
are advanced math, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, physics,
dimensional design, painting, art, history, music theory and music
forms analysis. Juniors and seniors may take courses at Wheeling
Jesuit University, such as calculus, physics, biology, statistics,
English, and history. Approximately one-half of the seniors take
advantage of this program. Ninety-nine percent of Mount graduates
continue their studies in college.
The Roman Catholic Diocese
Of Wheeling-Charleston Schools
- Central Catholic High School
- Five elementary schools (Pre-K-8)
- 1,700 total enrollment
- 97% college acceptance
The students enrolled in the schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Wheeling-Charleston are taught Christian principles and responsibility-
to God, to home, community and self, and they are encouraged to give
service to others. All schools are accredited by the State of West
Virginia and faculty members hold professional certification from
the state. Catholic school students participating in the county testing
program for grades 3,6,9 and 11 each year exceed the national and
state norms.
Wheeling Country
Day School
- Founded in 1929Coeducational pre-school
through 6 Enrollment of 128
- Teacher - Student ratio 1:12
It is the mission of Wheeling Country Day to provide an educational
environment which fosters a lifelong love of learning, a sense of
independence and self-reliance, and the fulfillment of intellectual
potential, while helping children to become responsible citizens.
Wheeling Country Day is located on
a six-acre, park-like campus in a quiet corner of the Woodsdale
neighborhood. It includes classroom buildings, a gymnasium, a library
and a playground and athletic field.  Students
may work in the computer lab and enhance their learning on computers
in each classroom and the library. The curriculum includes all
academic areas as well as art, music, Spanish, library skills and
daily physical education. Since the school is attentive to individual
needs, opportunities exist for all students to be challenged and
to succeed. As a result, student standardized test scores exceed
local, state and national norms. Yet learning is not confined to
the classroom at Wheeling Country Day; there are many field trips
at each grade level to extend learning experiences by using local
and regional resources.
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