New Philadelphia City School District

248 Front Ave Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663-2150
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), 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 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#302 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
63%
54%
65%
60%
66%
63%
80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (OH)
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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
145 Ray Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0700
Gr: 5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Gr: 4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
York Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
938 Stonecreek Rd Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0770
Gr: K-1 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Joseph Welty Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 4th St Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
132 Providence Ave Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0725
Gr: 2-3 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Fair Ave Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0715
Gr: PK-1 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
New Philadelphia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
343 Ray Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0644
Gr: 9-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
142 24th Dr Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

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 #302 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,865 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 80% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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