Excellent
#4 of 69 private schools in WV
Top 4% of private schools
The Linsly School
High School · Wheeling, WV
A private high school in Wheeling, WV serving grades 5th – 12th.
60 KNOX LN, Wheeling, WV 26003
- 7.4:1 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 The Linsly 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheeling), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,625
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speiro AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Wheeling Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,492 | Compare → |
| Martins Ferry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–10 | 3.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Linsly School is listed in Wheeling, WV; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Linsly School
The Linsly School is a private high school in Wheeling, WV, serving approximately 446 students in grades 5th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 69 private schools in WV.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Linsly School
What grades does The Linsly School serve?
The Linsly School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend The Linsly School?
The Linsly School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Linsly School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Linsly School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Linsly School rank in WV?
The Linsly School ranks #4 of 69 private schools in WV.
What is The Linsly School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Linsly School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Linsly School a private school?
Yes, The Linsly School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Linsly School a religious school?
No, The Linsly School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ohio County
- Phone
- (304) 233-3260
- Area population (ZIP 26003)
- 40,445
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 26003; 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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