For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,742 students in New Philadelphia, OH.
The top-ranked public middle school in New Philadelphia, OH is Joseph Welty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Philadelphia, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in New Philadelphia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Philadelphia, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
New Philadelphia, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
935 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0740
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0740
Gr: 1-5 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Philadelphia, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Philadelphia, OH include Joseph Welty Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Philadelphia?
3 public middle schools are located in New Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in New Philadelphia?
New Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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