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#26 of 69 private schools in WV

Top 36% of private schools

Heritage Christian School

School

225 NEWTON AVE, Bridgeport, WV 26330

Private

Enrollment

191

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Heritage Christian School

6.5/10

School in Bridgeport · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.0/10

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About Heritage Christian School

Heritage Christian School is a private school in Bridgeport, WV. Heritage Christian School serves approximately 191 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 69 private schools in WV.

How it comparesOn par with WV schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • WV avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 191 students, Heritage Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Heritage Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Heritage Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Heritage Christian School compares to the 4 public schools in Bridgeport, WV

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
This School
vs
16.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
191
This School
vs
664
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
7.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 96.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.5% vs 0%
Heritage Christian School Bridgeport Public Avg

All Schools in Bridgeport

School Rating
Heritage Christian School (this school) 6.5
Simpson Elementary School 7.0
Bridgeport Middle School 8.2
Bridgeport High School 7.1
Johnson Elementary School 7.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 7%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 191
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 96.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

225 NEWTON AVE, Bridgeport, WV 26330

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heritage Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. West Taylor Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Flemington), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bridgeport Middle School (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lincoln Middle School (rated 8.1/10, 8.2 miles away, in nearby Shinnston), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bridgeport, see our Bridgeport schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Simpson Elementary School Bridgeport 0.3 mi 7.0
Bridgeport Middle School Bridgeport 0.6 mi 8.2
Bridgeport High School Bridgeport 0.7 mi 7.1
Johnson Elementary School Bridgeport 0.8 mi 7.0
MOTHER GOOSE LAND KINDERGARTEN Nutter Fort 3.8 mi
Nutter Fort Primary School Nutter Fort 4.1 mi 4.8
Nutter Fort Intermediate School Nutter Fort 4.1 mi 7.8
ST MARY'S CENTRAL GRADE SCHOOL Clarksburg 4.3 mi 6.3
THE CLARKSBURG CHILDREN'S HOUSE Clarksburg 4.6 mi
Washington Irving Middle School Clarksburg 4.7 mi 4.9
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Clarksburg 5.0 mi 7.3
North View Elementary School Clarksburg 5.1 mi 7.0
Robert C Byrd High School Clarksburg 5.5 mi 5.8
Victory Elementary School Clarksburg 5.7 mi 6.8
West Taylor Elementary School Flemington 6.1 mi 9.2
Lincoln High School Shinnston 7.5 mi 5.4
Big Elm Elementary School Shinnston 8.7 mi 7.0
Lincoln Middle School Shinnston 8.2 mi 8.1
Lumberport Elementary School Lumberport 8.3 mi 4.6
Flemington Elementary School Flemington 7.3 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 26330 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,843

Median Home Value

$260,900

Median Rent

$1,101/mo

Population

15,130

College Educated

45%

Homeownership

76.3%

Avg Commute

19.7 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

41.8

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ELK VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Elkview, WV 6.4
Harman Elementary/High School Harman, WV 6.6
WOOD COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Williamstown, WV 6.2
GREATER BECKLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Prosperity, WV 6.1
MORGANTOWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Morgantown, WV 6.1
TEAYS VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Scott Depot, WV 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heritage Christian School

What grades does Heritage Christian School serve?

Heritage Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Heritage Christian School?

Heritage Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Heritage Christian School rank in WV?

Heritage Christian School ranks #26 of 69 private schools in WV.

What is Heritage Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Heritage Christian School a private school?

Yes, Heritage Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Heritage Christian School a religious school?

Heritage Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
191
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Harrison County

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