For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,163 students in Philomath, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philomath, OR are Philomath Elementary School, Philomath Middle School and Philomath Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philomath, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Philomath have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Philomath, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philomath Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 S 16th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3253
Grades: 2-5
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Philomath Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 S 19th St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2082
Grades: K-1
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Philomath, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philomath, OR include Philomath Elementary School, Philomath Middle School and Philomath Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Philomath?
5 public elementary schools are located in Philomath.
What is the racial composition of students in Philomath?
Philomath public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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