For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,385 students in Philadelphia, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philadelphia, NY are Philadelphia Primary School, Indian River Middle School and Indian River Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Philadelphia, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Primary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Sand St
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3432
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3432
Grades: PK-3
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Indian River Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32735 County Rt 29
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0125
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0125
Grades: 6-8
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Indian River Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32430 Us Rt 11
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0405
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0405
Grades: 4-5
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Philadelphia, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philadelphia, NY include Philadelphia Primary School, Indian River Middle School and Indian River Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Philadelphia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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