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#30 of 69 private schools in WV

Top 42% of private schools

St Mary's Central Grade School

Elementary School

107 E PIKE ST, Clarksburg, WV 26301

Private

Enrollment

85

Student-Teacher

8.9:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

West Virginia private schools

#30 of 69

In Clarksburg

#2 of 2

public schools

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St Mary's Central Grade School

6.3/10

Elementary School in Clarksburg · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Mary's Central Grade School

St Mary's Central Grade School is a private elementary school in Clarksburg, WV. St Mary's Central Grade School serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's Central Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 69 private schools in WV.

How it comparesOn par with WV schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • WV avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 85 students, St Mary's Central Grade 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 8.9:1 students to teachers, St Mary's Central Grade School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Mary's Central Grade 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 St Mary's Central Grade School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Clarksburg, WV

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
This School
vs
11.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
85
This School
vs
306
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.2% vs 0%
Asian 4.7% vs 0%
Black 1.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.2% vs 0%
St Mary's Central Grade School Clarksburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Mary's Central Grade School (this school) 6.3
Washington Irving Middle School 4.9
North View Elementary School 7.0
Victory Elementary School 6.8
Mountaineer Middle School 4.5
Evolution Middle School

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 6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Enrollment 85
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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 88.2%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Black 1.2%
Hispanic 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

107 E PIKE ST, Clarksburg, WV 26301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary's Central Grade School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Nutter Fort Intermediate School (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Nutter Fort), which scores notably higher. Another option is North View Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Johnson Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Bridgeport), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Clarksburg, see our Clarksburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.8 mi
School Distance Rating
THE CLARKSBURG CHILDREN'S HOUSE Clarksburg 0.5 mi
Washington Irving Middle School Clarksburg 0.5 mi 4.9
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Clarksburg 1.1 mi 7.3
MOTHER GOOSE LAND KINDERGARTEN Nutter Fort 1.2 mi
Nutter Fort Primary School Nutter Fort 1.4 mi 4.8
Nutter Fort Intermediate School Nutter Fort 1.4 mi 7.8
North View Elementary School Clarksburg 1.3 mi 7.0
Robert C Byrd High School Clarksburg 1.7 mi 5.8
Victory Elementary School Clarksburg 2.4 mi 6.8
Mountaineer Middle School Clarksburg 3.4 mi 4.5
Liberty High School Clarksburg 3.4 mi 5.4
Evolution High School Clarksburg 3.5 mi 2.9
Evolution Middle School Clarksburg 3.5 mi
United High School Clarksburg 3.5 mi 2.9
Bridgeport High School Bridgeport 3.8 mi 7.1
Johnson Elementary School Bridgeport 3.8 mi 7.0
Bridgeport Middle School Bridgeport 3.9 mi 8.2
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bridgeport 4.3 mi 6.5
Simpson Elementary School Bridgeport 4.4 mi 7.0
Lincoln Middle School Shinnston 6.8 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 26301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,773

Median Home Value

$123,500

Median Rent

$772/mo

Population

29,025

College Educated

22%

Homeownership

66.8%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

19.3%

Median Age

40.8

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MT Nebo Elementary School Mount Nebo, WV 6.3
Brandywine Elementary School Brandywine, WV 6.2
Burlington Primary Burlington, WV 6.2
West Liberty Elementary School West Liberty, WV 6.5
Confidence Elementary Liberty, WV 6.0
ROCKY KNOLL SCHOOL Martinsburg, WV 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary's Central Grade School

What grades does St Mary's Central Grade School serve?

St Mary's Central Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Mary's Central Grade School?

St Mary's Central Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Central Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Central Grade School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary's Central Grade School rank in WV?

St Mary's Central Grade School ranks #30 of 69 private schools in WV.

What is St Mary's Central Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary's Central Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary's Central Grade School a private school?

Yes, St Mary's Central 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 St Mary's Central Grade School a religious school?

St Mary's Central Grade School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
78 Very Walkable
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
85
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Harrison County

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