School Choice

School Choice and Homeschool in West Virginia

Private school choice programs, charter schools, homeschool rules and private schools in West Virginia. Facts as of November 2026.

Choice programs1At least one is universal
Charter schoolsAllowedPublic charter law
Homeschool noticeYesTesting: Yes

Private school choice programs

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Hope Scholarship

Education savings account Universal Enacted 2021

Universal since 2026-27: all West Virginia school-age children in grades K-12 may apply (earlier years required kindergarten eligibility or prior public school enrollment).

Hope Scholarship Act (H.B. 2013, 2021); expanded to all students for 2026-27 after enrollment thresholds were met. Participating families also file a notice of intent with the county superintendent.

Official source

Charter schools

West Virginia has a public charter school law.

Official source

Homeschool rules

Parents give the county superintendent a notice of intent to provide home instruction and show a high school diploma or equivalent. Each year the child is assessed by a standardized test, a certified teacher's portfolio review, or another agreed assessment. Check your state's law before you start.

Notice: Yes Testing: Yes

Law: W. Va. Code § 18-8-1. Official source

Private schools in West Virginia

The private school list will appear here after the first scheduled update.

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Sources: WV Treasurer: Hope Scholarship universal eligibility, WV Treasurer: Hope Scholarship expansion announcement, West Virginia Code § 18-5G-15 (Professional Charter School Board), West Virginia Code § 18-8-1 (compulsory attendance exemptions), NCES Private School Universe Survey. State facts as of November 2026. Check your state's law before you start.