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Schools in Philomath · Philomath School District 17J

Philomath’s public schools outscore 76% of Oregon districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Philomath, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Philomath, 50% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Oregon average (44%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.

#40of 142 Oregon townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 88% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
50%
▲ 6 pts vs OR 44%
2021–22
Math proficiency
34%
▲ 3 pts vs OR 31%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▲ 4–8 pts vs OR 81%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.3K
▼ 19% vs OR $17.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.6
OR 17.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
1,337 students on the public path
In brief

Philomath’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 50% and math 34% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,321 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Philomath Elementary School, then Philomath Middle School, then Philomath High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Philomath Montessori School (private) is in town. Philomath Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Philomath’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 76% of Oregon school districts, #40 of 142 Oregon towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oregon average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Oregon school districts we grade (178)Better than 76%
Lower resultsHigher results
Oregon towns with similar household incomes (199)Better than 79%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 776 test results and a graduating class of 121 could put Philomath anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 88% of Philomath’s students in the tested grades sat them (771 in math, 781 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Philomath, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–1Clemens Primary SchoolPhilomath School District 17JNo scores
2–5Philomath Elementary SchoolPhilomath School District 17JA
6–8Philomath Middle SchoolPhilomath School District 17JA+
9–12Philomath High SchoolPhilomath School District 17JNo scores

Philomath’s public schools are run by Philomath School District 17J. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Philomath School District 17JGrades K–12 · 7 schools · 1,635 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 16.6 per teacher (OR 17.9)
$14,321OR $17,749 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading50%
State average 44% · 781 students tested
Math34%
State average 30.6% · 771 students tested

Philomath vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Philomath’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PhilomathA−Philomath School District 17J

Every school in Philomath

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Philomathby address
Clemens Primary School
Elementary · Grades K–1
165 students17:1Rate it →
Philomath Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–5
A
368 students16:1Rate it →
Philomath Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A+
351 students17:1Rate it →
Philomath High School
High · Grades 9–12
453 students17:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Philomathnot counted as local schools
Philomath Academy
Grades K–12
OnlineAlternative Education
73 students24:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Philomath Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
19 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Philomath’s schools

Are Philomath’s schools good?

By Oregon’s own tests, yes: the public schools Philomath children attend outscore 76% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #40 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Philomath in?

Philomath School District 17J, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,635 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Philomath kids go to high school?

Philomath High School, with 453 students.

What is Philomath’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Philomath School District 17J graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.

How much does Philomath spend per student?

$14,321 in Philomath School District 17J (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Philomath?

Yes: Philomath Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 19 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.