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New Philadelphia City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,865 students in New Philadelphia City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in New Philadelphia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,865 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#294 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
20%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
77%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,618 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,184
$17,287
Spending / Student
$12,618
$17,235
Best New Philadelphia City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Ray Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0700
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0700
Grades: 5
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Grades: 4
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
York Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
938 Stonecreek Rd Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0770
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0770
Grades: K-1
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph Welty Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 4th St Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Providence Ave Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0725
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0725
Grades: 2-3
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 Fair Ave Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0715
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0715
Grades: PK-1
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
New Philadelphia High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
343 Ray Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0644
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0644
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
142 24th Dr Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Philadelphia City School District?
New Philadelphia City School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,865 students.
What is the rank of New Philadelphia City School District?
New Philadelphia City School District is ranked #296 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Philadelphia City School District?
77% of New Philadelphia City School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Philadelphia City School District?
New Philadelphia City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is New Philadelphia City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,618 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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