Wheeling Catholic continues the heritage of an educational program and environment that supports the choice of parents and center city parishes to share gospel values with our children by providing quality basic education, building on the multicultural diversity of our community, cooperating with existing community resources, and incorporating rapidly developing technologies.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1886
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Polos and Khaki Pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band Program, Forensics, Golden Horseshoe Competition, Math Fax, Oglebay Institute GEMS Programs, Piano Lessons, President's Physical Fitness, School Wide Prayer Services, Science Fair Competitions, SMART Center Programs, Social Studies Fair Competitions
School Notes
- The Diocese of Wheeling Charleston founded Wheeling Catholic Elementary School in 1896 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Wheeling Catholic Elementary School as it is known today was also called Cathedral Parish School and Wheeling Catholic Consolidated School. Wheeling Catholic Elementary School's primary area of focus is twofold ' education and inner-city services. We are an inner-city school and the last elementary school in the immediate area serving neighborhood children. WCES is a central school meaning more than one parish church subsidizes the budget.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Wheeling Catholic Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of Wheeling Catholic Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Wheeling Catholic Elementary School offer?
Wheeling Catholic Elementary School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football and Tennis.
When is the application deadline for Wheeling Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for Wheeling Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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