St. Agnes School (Closed)

St. Agnes School is a small Catholic school educating students of all denominations ages three through fifth grade.
The faith-centered community of the school emphasizes the internalization of Christian values into a student's life.
The core of the academic program is language arts and mathematics integrated with science, social studies, religion and the arts.
The large field, on which the school is situated , is a unique space for physical education classes, for outdoor study and for daily physical and imaginative play.
Teachers and staff view each child as a distinctive person with individual talents to be developed and enriched.
Parental involvement is a vital part of this school community.
Our mission is to give a child a sense of worth through a strong ability in the basic academic skills through a sense of being a child of God and a part of a faith centered community, through a development of their physical and creative skills so they can successfully continue in other academic communities.

Top Rankings

St. Agnes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1924

Student Body

Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade
St. Agnes School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

School Notes

  • St. Agnes School is a small Catholic school educating students of all denominations ages three throughfifth grade. The faith-centered community of the school emphasizes the internalization of Christian values into a student's life. The core of the academic program is language arts and mathematics integrated with science, social studies, religion and the arts. The large field, on which the school is situated , is a unique space for physical education classes, for outdoor study and for daily physical and imaginative play. Teachers and staff view each child as a distinctive person with individual talents to be developed and enriched. Parental involvement is a vital part of this school community. Our mission is to give a child a sense of worth through a strong ability in the basic academic skills through a sense of being a child of God and a part of a faith centered community, through a development of their physical and creative skills so they can successfully continue in other academic communities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Agnes School offer?
St. Agnes School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for St. Agnes School?
The application deadline for St. Agnes School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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