Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Philadelphia Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philadelphia Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Philadelphia Primary School's student population of 121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Philadelphia Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philadelphia Primary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2671 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philadelphia Primary School's ranking?
Philadelphia Primary School is ranked #2671 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Philadelphia Primary School often compared to?
Philadelphia Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mannsville Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Philadelphia Primary School?
121 students attend Philadelphia Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Philadelphia Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Primary School?
Philadelphia Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Primary School offer ?
Philadelphia Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Philadelphia Primary School part of?
Philadelphia Primary School is part of Indian River Central School District.
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