The Linsly School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
Wheeling, WV
60 Knox Ln, Wheeling, WV 26003
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
The Linsly School is an independent private school in Wheeling, West Virginia, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 423 students and around 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 162 days a year. West Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 423
- Teachers
- 43 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 254 girls, 169 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 75% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Help paying tuition in West Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Linsly School whether it takes part.
- Hope Scholarship · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Linsly School
What grades does The Linsly School serve?
The Linsly School serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend The Linsly School?
About 423 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Linsly School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. West Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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