For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 453 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 44%), 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 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sophia, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Sophia, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 38%
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschools average of 12% (majority Black).
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