For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,532 students in Philomath, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Philomath, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Philomath, OR are Philomath Elementary School, Philomath High School and Philomath Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philomath, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Philomath have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Philomath, OR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philomath Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 S 16th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Grades: 2-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Philomath High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Philomath Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #55.
Kings Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38840 Kings Valley Hwy
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 S 19th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Grades: K-1
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Philomath, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Philomath, OR include Philomath Elementary School, Philomath High School and Philomath Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Philomath, OR?
6 public schools are located in Philomath, OR.
What percentage of students in Philomath, OR go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Philomath, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Philomath, OR?
Philomath, OR public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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