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Best Philadelphia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,208 students in Philadelphia, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Philadelphia, NY are Indian River High School, Philadelphia Primary School and Indian River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Philadelphia, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian River High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32925 Us Rt 11
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3427
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Primary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3 Sand St
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3432
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Indian River Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32735 County Rt 29
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0125
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Indian River Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32430 Us Rt 11
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0405
Gr: 4-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Philadelphia, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Philadelphia, NY include Indian River High School, Philadelphia Primary School and Indian River Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Philadelphia?
4 public schools are located in Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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