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Population 10,187
#1 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 10,187,
Town in West Virginia
Current Resident: Bridgeport is a very safe, clean, friendly town. It prides itself on the status of it's school system and it's tight community. The schools in this town are some of the best, and offer lots of resources to higher education. It has a strong police force and an extremely low crime rate. There a variety of locally owned restaurants, shops, and businesses. Bridgeport is a wonderful place to live!... Read 38 reviews
Population 9,165
#2 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
Town in West Virginia,
38 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Bridgeport is a very safe, clean, friendly town. It prides itself on the status of it's school system and it's tight community. The schools in this town are some of the best, and offer lots of....
Bridgeport is a very safe, clean, friendly town. It prides itself on the status of it's school system and it's tight community. The schools in this town are some of the best, and offer lots of....
Read 38 reviews.
Population: 9,165,
Niche User: The people in town are great. You get to know a lot of people because it's a growing city with a small town feel despite that. I would definitely choose to live here again. It is a growing city with increasing potential. I see it being even more of a thriving area in the future.... Read 8 reviews
Population 6,606
#3 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The people in town are great. You get to know a lot of people because it's a growing city with a small town feel despite that. I would definitely choose to live here again. It is a growing city with....
The people in town are great. You get to know a lot of people because it's a growing city with a small town feel despite that. I would definitely choose to live here again. It is a growing city with....
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 6,606,
Chesapeake, VA•
Private School•
K-12
Parent: Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is amazing how much better his reading and social grace has gotten too. They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family community is priceless!... Read 113 reviews
Students 259
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
CHESAPEAKE, VA,
K-12,
113 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is...They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family....
Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is...They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family....
Read 113 reviews.
Students: 259,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
Current Resident: I believe Winfield is a great community. Winfield isn't very big, but the town consists of many things. We have the basics: gas stations, fast-food, sit-down food, a police station, neighborhood, and more. Overall, Winfield is a clean and safe place to be.... Read 21 reviews
Population 3,140
#4 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
21 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I believe Winfield is a great community. Winfield isn't very big, but the town consists of many things. We have the basics: gas stations, fast-food, sit-down food, a police station, neighborhood, and....
I believe Winfield is a great community. Winfield isn't very big, but the town consists of many things. We have the basics: gas stations, fast-food, sit-down food, a police station, neighborhood, and....
Read 21 reviews.
Population: 3,140,
Current Resident: Star City is the easiest place to live in comparison to the numerous locations I've called home. Friendly people, close proximity to amenities, business development and revitalization of the area. Love this place.... Read 10 reviews
Population 2,012
#5 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Star City is the easiest place to live in comparison to the numerous locations I've called home. Friendly people, close proximity to amenities, business development and revitalization of the area.....
Star City is the easiest place to live in comparison to the numerous locations I've called home. Friendly people, close proximity to amenities, business development and revitalization of the area.....
Read 10 reviews.
Population: 2,012,
Current Resident: The neighbors are nice, the town is quiet and the views of the hills are pretty. It is close to shopping and the schools are good... Read 7 reviews
Population 2,559
#6 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The neighbors are nice, the town is quiet and the views of the hills are pretty. It is close to shopping and the schools are good.
The neighbors are nice, the town is quiet and the views of the hills are pretty. It is close to shopping and the schools are good.
Read 7 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 2,559,
Current Resident: I have grown up in Athens my whole life. Athens is one of those towns where it is large enough to where you don't know everyone but small enough to have a small-town feel. The town has provided me with a safe environment to grow up in while providing many opportunities for myself and others to get engaged in our community. The town also is home the Concord University, a small university that has brought many unique and intelligent individuals to our small town. The University provides every citizen with a common subject as we all want our town to grow and succeed.... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,142
#7 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have grown up in Athens my whole life. Athens is one of those towns where it is large enough to where you don't know everyone but small enough to have a small-town feel. The town has provided me....
I have grown up in Athens my whole life. Athens is one of those towns where it is large enough to where you don't know everyone but small enough to have a small-town feel. The town has provided me....
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 1,142,
Works Here: I lived near Morgantown for my entire life before moving here to attend WVU. It has a lot of attractions and events to participate in and explore, which is lovely when you come from a small town. High Street offers a lot of different restaurants and food options for families and other individuals to taste. Students, individuals, or families who travel from other countries are likely to find authentic High Street cuisine that gives them a little taste of home! Many family-friendly events can also be found in the county, whether they be sponsored by local public schools, WVU, or public organizations in the Morgantown area.... Read 246 reviews
Population 29,316
#8 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
246 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says I lived near Morgantown for my entire life before moving here to attend WVU. It has a lot of attractions and events to participate in and explore, which is lovely when you come from a small town. High Street offers a lot of different restaurants and food options for families and other individuals to taste. Students, individuals, or families who travel from other countries are likely to find...Many family-friendly events can also be found in the county, whether they be sponsored by local public schools, WVU, or public organizations in the Morgantown area..
I lived near Morgantown for my entire life before moving here to attend WVU. It has a lot of attractions and events to participate in and explore, which is lovely when you come from a small town. High Street offers a lot of different restaurants and food options for families and other individuals to taste. Students, individuals, or families who travel from other countries are likely to find...Many family-friendly events can also be found in the county, whether they be sponsored by local public schools, WVU, or public organizations in the Morgantown area..
Read 246 reviews.
Population: 29,316,
Current Resident: Williamstown is a very close community. Our town is very supportive of our athletics. Every Friday night, majority of the town would be at the football a game. This town is a very safe environment and is a great place to raise kids. One thing I dislike about this town is that everyone knows your person business. Unlike bigger towns/cities, people might not even notice you, but in this town everyone knows everyone. There is no keeping things private.... Read 6 reviews
Population 2,994
#9 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Williamstown is a very close community. Our town is very supportive of our athletics. Every Friday night, majority of the town would be at the football a game. This town is a very safe environment....
Williamstown is a very close community. Our town is very supportive of our athletics. Every Friday night, majority of the town would be at the football a game. This town is a very safe environment....
Population: 2,994,
Niche User: I believe Scott Depot, West Virginia is a great place to live. It is a small town, but it's growing at a steady pace, everyone knows everyone. It has a very low crime rate, there are a lot of job opportunities to come in the future too, because this city is growing at a steady pace. Each class that graduates from my school gets bigger and bigger each year. Being in Scott Depot, West Virginia, you get to experience all four seasons as if you were up north, but you also get to experience some southern hospitality as if you were in the south. It's right in the middle, it's awesome! You are surrounded by beautiful mountains and trees, but you are also only six to eight hours away from the beach.... Read 31 reviews
Population 13,805
#10 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
31 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I believe Scott Depot, West Virginia is a great place to live. It is a small town, but it's growing at a steady pace, everyone knows everyone. It has a very low crime rate, there are a lot of job....
I believe Scott Depot, West Virginia is a great place to live. It is a small town, but it's growing at a steady pace, everyone knows everyone. It has a very low crime rate, there are a lot of job....
Read 31 reviews.
Population: 13,805,
Former Resident: Westover is a nice town near Morgantown WV. The commute into town can be as little as 5 mins and the housing variety is nice.... Read 2 reviews
Population 4,085
#11 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Westover is a nice town near Morgantown WV. The commute into town can be as little as 5 mins and the housing variety is nice..
Westover is a nice town near Morgantown WV. The commute into town can be as little as 5 mins and the housing variety is nice..
Population: 4,085,
Current Resident: Hurricane is a nice area. I feel very safe living here, especially when there is a police station down the road. There are cute little shops and restaurants you can visit in either direction. There is an assortment of food, whether it be fast food or dine in. There is also either a Walmart or Kroger in at each end- Hurricane or Teays Valley. The parks are also another addition as to why Hurricane is a nice area. The parks have a wave pool, basketball courts, baseball field, playground, tennis courts, walking trails and more! The schools in the area are safe, and the best in the state! Academics are well known and make all the living in Hurricane worth it!... Read 50 reviews
Population 6,901
#12 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
50 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Hurricane is a nice area. I feel very safe living here, especially when there is a police station down the road. There are cute little shops and restaurants you can visit in either direction. There....
Hurricane is a nice area. I feel very safe living here, especially when there is a police station down the road. There are cute little shops and restaurants you can visit in either direction. There....
Read 50 reviews.
Population: 6,901,
Current Resident: Wheeling is accurately nicknamed "the friendly city" and for good reason. It is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. I was born and raised in Wheeling. I have been blessed with the opportunity to travel around the world on several occasions, and still look forward to coming home. The crime rate is low, and while the night life and activities aren't as plentiful as other bigger cities, Wheeling is like much else in life: what you make it. I am proud to be a product of Wheeling and will always proudly own my West Virginia heritage no matter where life takes me.... Read 51 reviews
Population 27,142
#13 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
51 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Wheeling is accurately nicknamed "the friendly city" and for good reason. It is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. I was born and raised in Wheeling. I have been blessed with the....
Wheeling is accurately nicknamed "the friendly city" and for good reason. It is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. I was born and raised in Wheeling. I have been blessed with the....
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Population: 27,142,
Current Resident: I love how close I am to everything, it usually takes about 5 mins to get to places. Second, I love my street and how nice everyone is towards each other. Something I do not like about South Charleston is the drug problems that are shown on the streets. Lastly I love my church community in South Charleston WV, and how much they do for our community. I am so blessed I get to be apart of helping our city be a better place for the future generations.... Read 23 reviews
Population 13,595
#14 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
23 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love how close I am to everything, it usually takes about 5 mins to get to places. Second, I love my street and how nice everyone is towards each other. Something I do not like about South....
I love how close I am to everything, it usually takes about 5 mins to get to places. Second, I love my street and how nice everyone is towards each other. Something I do not like about South....
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Population: 13,595,
Current Resident: My family friendly town in the Midwest is clean, safe and fun to live in. We are centrally located to be within a 3 hour drive of 5 major cities in 3 states. People walk their dogs and say hi when passing on the street. There are parks, skate parks, theatres, a mall, great hunting and fishing spots, the Ohio River provides space for boating or kayaking on the water and the people are good people. Many large businesses are located near my hometown providing jobs and wealth. If you want a safe space for your family with plenty to do nearby, come to Vienna, West Virginia!... Read 10 reviews
Population 10,676
#15 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says My family friendly town in the Midwest is clean, safe and fun to live in. We are centrally located to be within a 3 hour drive of 5 major cities in 3 states. People walk their dogs and say hi when....
My family friendly town in the Midwest is clean, safe and fun to live in. We are centrally located to be within a 3 hour drive of 5 major cities in 3 states. People walk their dogs and say hi when....
Population: 10,676,
Current Resident: I grew up in Charles Town, it is a nice place to raise children. The downtown has some cute shops but struggles to keep businesses and does not have great night life. The two community parks in Charles Town are great and it is filled with revolutionary and civil war history as denoted by its father, Charles Washington. The historically restored courthouse is beautiful as well as Washington Hall, a building now converted into a little farm to table market. Every Saturday from April to October there is a farmers market downtown with several local vendors and great food! A truly excellent place to grow up.... Read 46 reviews
Population 6,373
#16 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
46 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up in Charles Town, it is a nice place to raise children. The downtown has some cute shops but struggles to keep businesses and does not have great night life. The two community parks in....
I grew up in Charles Town, it is a nice place to raise children. The downtown has some cute shops but struggles to keep businesses and does not have great night life. The two community parks in....
Read 46 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 6,373,
Current Resident: The community is rather small and quiet. When you do run into someone, they are often very polite and freindly. This is a safe place to live.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,667
#17 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The community is rather small and quiet. When you do run into someone, they are often very polite and freindly. This is a safe place to live..
The community is rather small and quiet. When you do run into someone, they are often very polite and freindly. This is a safe place to live..
Population: 1,667,
Suburb in West Virginia
Current Resident: Lavalette is a small city in West Virginia. It's a quiet city there aren't many crimes that take place here and it's a good place to raise a family. Lavalette is sandwiched between two bigger cities, Wayne, and Huntington. It's convenient because although there isn't much in Lavalette you're not far from more convenient areas.... Read 1 review
Population 1,440
#18 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
Suburb in West Virginia,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Lavalette is a small city in West Virginia. It's a quiet city there aren't many crimes that take place here and it's a good place to raise a family. Lavalette is sandwiched between two bigger cities,....
Lavalette is a small city in West Virginia. It's a quiet city there aren't many crimes that take place here and it's a good place to raise a family. Lavalette is sandwiched between two bigger cities,....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 1,440,
Niche User: This area is safe and a great place to raise your family. There isn't always a lot to do, but you can make your own fun. I think the true loss in value is the state of the school system. There isn't a lot to choose from for your children, and what they have isn't that impressive.... Read 3 reviews
Population 1,506
#19 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says This area is safe and a great place to raise your family. There isn't always a lot to do, but you can make your own fun. I think the true loss in value is the state of the school system. There isn't....
This area is safe and a great place to raise your family. There isn't always a lot to do, but you can make your own fun. I think the true loss in value is the state of the school system. There isn't....
Read 3 reviews.
Population: 1,506,
Current Resident: Cross Lanes is a very social and homely town. I love it here. The downside about this town is the traffic. It is a heavily congested town, especially with new restaurants coming in. Other than that, I would definitely recommend living here if you don't mind noise. Everybody we have met in our neighborhood is super friendly and treats you like family.... Read 13 reviews
Population 9,434
#20 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Cross Lanes is a very social and homely town. I love it here. The downside about this town is the traffic. It is a heavily congested town, especially with new restaurants coming in. Other than that,....
Cross Lanes is a very social and homely town. I love it here. The downside about this town is the traffic. It is a heavily congested town, especially with new restaurants coming in. Other than that,....
Read 13 reviews.
Population: 9,434,
Population 1,674
#21 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Population: 1,674,
Current Resident: Peaceful and manicured WV community close to I-79 making commute smooth. Happy that we have a wonderful retirement here with lovely house and very low taxes.... Read 2 reviews
Population 3,460
#22 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Peaceful and manicured WV community close to I-79 making commute smooth. Happy that we have a wonderful retirement here with lovely house and very low taxes..
Peaceful and manicured WV community close to I-79 making commute smooth. Happy that we have a wonderful retirement here with lovely house and very low taxes..
Population: 3,460,
Current Resident: Shady Spring West Virginia is a good place to grow up, not an amazing place to live. Local schools are pretty good, not very diverse in any sense of the term. The area is relatively quiet and beautiful. Industries in the area are small and fading.... Read 6 reviews
Population 3,317
#23 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Shady Spring West Virginia is a good place to grow up, not an amazing place to live. Local schools are pretty good, not very diverse in any sense of the term. The area is relatively quiet and....
Shady Spring West Virginia is a good place to grow up, not an amazing place to live. Local schools are pretty good, not very diverse in any sense of the term. The area is relatively quiet and....
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 3,317,
Current Resident: I have lived in Shinnston, West Virginia for all of my life. It is a quiet and quaint town where everyone seems to know everyone, which is acquired taste for people to actually enjoy to the fullest. However, I would not choose to grow up anywhere else.... Read 19 reviews
Population 2,287
#24 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Shinnston, West Virginia for all of my life. It is a quiet and quaint town where everyone seems to know everyone, which is acquired taste for people to actually enjoy to the fullest.....
I have lived in Shinnston, West Virginia for all of my life. It is a quiet and quaint town where everyone seems to know everyone, which is acquired taste for people to actually enjoy to the fullest.....
Read 19 reviews.
Population: 2,287,
Current Resident: Benwood is a small town, and a wonderful place to raise a family. The streets are clean, the people are friendly, and there are a lot of local resources for sustainability.... Read 3 reviews
Population 1,265
#25 Best Places to Raise a Family in West Virginia.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Benwood is a small town, and a wonderful place to raise a family. The streets are clean, the people are friendly, and there are a lot of local resources for sustainability..
Benwood is a small town, and a wonderful place to raise a family. The streets are clean, the people are friendly, and there are a lot of local resources for sustainability..
Population: 1,265,
Richmond, VA•
PK, K-8
Parent: We have both of our children enrolled in the Early Childhood program at Richmond Waldorf School, and have absolutely fallen in love with the Waldorf philosophy of teaching. The simple, yet incredibly powerful idea of 'honoring childhood', versus an academically focused early childhood, has been so eye opening for our family and a gift I feel like I've given my children. We adore the teachers, and the staff, and feel lucky to have stumbled across such a beautiful school for our children here in Richmond. <3... Read 6 reviews
Students 184
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
RICHMOND, VA,
PK, K-8,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We have both of our children enrolled in the Early Childhood program at Richmond Waldorf School, and have absolutely fallen in love with the Waldorf philosophy of teaching. The simple, yet incredibly....
We have both of our children enrolled in the Early Childhood program at Richmond Waldorf School, and have absolutely fallen in love with the Waldorf philosophy of teaching. The simple, yet incredibly....
Students: 184,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Washington, DC•
Parent: We enrolled our three boys at HTS in 2020 (just after the COVID pandemic hit) and we could not be happier. The teachers and administrators are top notch, always going the extra mile to ensure that our boys are learning and, equally as important, happy. The small classrooms ensure that our children receive plenty of individual attention and the community is welcoming and tight knit. In addition to academic excellence, HTS focuses on building character and being a "person for others." I give HTS my highest recommendation!... Read 7 reviews
Students 333
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
WASHINGTON, DC,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We enrolled our three boys at HTS in 2020 (just after the COVID pandemic hit) and we could not be happier. The teachers and administrators are top notch, always going the extra mile to ensure that....
We enrolled our three boys at HTS in 2020 (just after the COVID pandemic hit) and we could not be happier. The teachers and administrators are top notch, always going the extra mile to ensure that....
Students: 333,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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