Private Schools in Benwood, West Virginia

The Linsly School is one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in the region, serving the Wheeling metropolitan area including Benwood. This coeducational day and boarding school offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with small class sizes and individualized attention. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories, athletic complexes, and performing arts spaces. Linsly emphasizes character education, leadership development, and offers extensive extracurricular programs in athletics, arts, and community service.

Wheeling Central Catholic High School provides a comprehensive Catholic education serving students from Benwood and throughout the Ohio Valley. The school offers a challenging academic program with Advanced Placement courses, strong STEM offerings, and comprehensive fine arts programs. With a focus on faith formation and community service, Central maintains a supportive environment with dedicated faculty and modern facilities. The school has a strong tradition of athletic excellence and offers numerous extracurricular activities.

Located just across the Ohio River from Benwood, St. Mary's Central School serves families in the regional area with a comprehensive Catholic education from preschool through eighth grade. The school features a Montessori-based early childhood program and traditional elementary education with strong emphasis on core academics, faith formation, and character development. The school offers small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and a safe, nurturing environment with modern facilities and extensive extracurricular opportunities including sports, music, and community service programs.