For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,776 students in New Philadelphia, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 136 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in New Philadelphia, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in New Philadelphia, OH are Central Elementary School, West Elementary School and York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Philadelphia, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in New Philadelphia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Philadelphia, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 67% | 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
Gr: 5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Gr: 4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: K-1 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Joseph Welty Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 4th St Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Providence Ave Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0725
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0725
Gr: 2-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: PK-1 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
New Philadelphia High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Career Center
Vocational School
545 University Dr Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 339-2288
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 339-2288
Gr: 11-12 | 876 students Minority enrollment: 9%
142 24th Dr Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Gr: PK | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Philadelphia, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in New Philadelphia, OH include Central Elementary School, West Elementary School and York Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Philadelphia?
12 public schools are located in New Philadelphia.
What percentage of students in New Philadelphia go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in New Philadelphia are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Philadelphia?
New Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in New Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Philadelphia include: York Elementary School vs. West Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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