For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 437 students in Sophia, WV.
The top ranked public preschool in Sophia, WV is Ridgeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sophia, WV public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Sophia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sophia, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
388 Water Tank Hill Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Sophia, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sophia, WV?
The top ranked public preschools in Sophia, WV include Ridgeview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sophia?
1 public preschools are located in Sophia.
What is the racial composition of students in Sophia?
Sophia public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 11% (majority Black).
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