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#52 of 69 private schools in WV
Fairmont Catholic Grade School
Elementary School · Fairmont, WV
A private elementary school in Fairmont, WV serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
416 MADISON ST, Fairmont, WV 26554
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WV.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WV
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Fairmont Catholic Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,865/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,271
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Barrackville Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Jayenne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairmont Catholic Grade School is listed in Fairmont, WV; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Fairmont Catholic Grade School
Fairmont Catholic Grade School is a private elementary school in Fairmont, WV, serving approximately 138 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 69 private schools in WV.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairmont Catholic Grade School
What grades does Fairmont Catholic Grade School serve?
Fairmont Catholic Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Fairmont Catholic Grade School?
Fairmont Catholic Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Catholic Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Catholic Grade School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fairmont Catholic Grade School rank in WV?
Fairmont Catholic Grade School ranks #52 of 69 private schools in WV.
What is Fairmont Catholic Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmont Catholic Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fairmont Catholic Grade School a private school?
Yes, Fairmont Catholic Grade School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Fairmont Catholic Grade School a religious school?
Fairmont Catholic Grade School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (304) 363-5313
- Area population (ZIP 26554)
- 42,116
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26554; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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