Public schools in New Philadelphia, OH
11 open public schools with an address in New Philadelphia, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,617
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of New Philadelphia public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in New Philadelphia, OH: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,617 students, an average of 420 per school. The largest campus is Quaker Digital Academy (915 students), and the largest elementary school is South Elementary School (429).
New Philadelphia City operates the most schools here (9), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving New Philadelphia
Elementary schools in New Philadelphia
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School New Philadelphia City | PK–01 | 236 | 19.7:1 | |
| South Elementary School New Philadelphia City | 02–03 | 429 | 18.6:1 | |
| West Elementary School New Philadelphia City | 04–04 | 198 | 18:1 | |
| York Elementary School New Philadelphia City | KG–01 | 209 | 19:1 |
Middle schools in New Philadelphia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School New Philadelphia City | 05–05 | 195 | 19.5:1 | |
| Joseph Welty Middle School New Philadelphia City | 06–08 | 668 | 18.6:1 |
High schools in New Philadelphia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Career Center Buckeye · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 876 | — | |
| New Philadelphia High School New Philadelphia City | 09–12 | 748 | 15.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in New Philadelphia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia Preschool Center at the Quaker Dome New Philadelphia City | PK–PK | 108 | 21.6:1 | |
| Quaker Digital Academy Quaker Digital Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 915 | 63.2:1 | |
| West Elementary Pre School New Philadelphia City | PK–PK | 35 | 35:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.6%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 New Philadelphia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,617 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in New Philadelphia
How many public schools are in New Philadelphia, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in New Philadelphia: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 4,617 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve New Philadelphia?
Schools with an address in New Philadelphia belong to 3 education agencies, led by New Philadelphia City (9 schools), Buckeye (1 school), Quaker Digital Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in New Philadelphia?
Buckeye Career Center reported the largest high-school enrollment in New Philadelphia, with 876 students in 2024–25 (grades 11–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in New Philadelphia?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in New Philadelphia are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Quaker Digital Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in New Philadelphia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across New Philadelphia public schools is 19.3:1, higher than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in New Philadelphia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Ohio cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities