For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,603 students in Philomath, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 99% 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 High School, Philomath Elementary 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Philomath, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philomath High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Philomath Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 S 16th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Gr: 2-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Philomath Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
535 S 19th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Gr: K-1 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Philomath, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Philomath, OR include Philomath High School, Philomath Elementary School and Philomath Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Philomath?
6 public schools are located in Philomath.
What percentage of students in Philomath go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Philomath are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Philomath?
Philomath public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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