Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Philadelphia Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Philadelphia Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
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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 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Philadelphia Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 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
#1502 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
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%
15%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Philadelphia Primary School's ranking?
Philadelphia Primary School is ranked #1502 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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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