For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 78 students in Sophia, WV (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,451 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Sophia, WV are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
Private Schools in Sophia, WV (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
House Of Prayer Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
338 East Railroad Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-9715
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-9715
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Sophia Christian Academy
(Baptist)
124 Wickline Ave
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3227
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3227
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Overview
This Town (Sophia)
This State (WV)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
78 Students
13,750 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
10%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
1,293 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
351 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
1%
# Black Students
n/a
272 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
49 Students
9,967 Students
% White Students
61%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
30 Students
3,154 Students
% of Others Students
38%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sophia, WV?
2 private schools are located in Sophia, WV.
What percentage of students in Sophia go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Sophia are educated in private schools (compared to the WV state average of 5%).
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