For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,009 students in New Philadelphia, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Philadelphia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New Philadelphia, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Philadelphia, OH include Central Elementary School, West Elementary School and York Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Philadelphia?
8 public elementary schools are located in New Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in New Philadelphia?
New Philadelphia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in New Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in New Philadelphia include: York Elementary School vs. West Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. York Elementary School
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