Philomath Elementary School

Philomath Elementary School serves 367 students in grades 2-5 in the small suburban community of Philomath, Oregon. With 22 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1, allowing for reasonable class sizes that support individual attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #307 out of 1,231 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 75th percentile.

Students show steady achievement with 50% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 43% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to helping students build strong foundational skills across core subjects. Philomath Elementary benefits from its location in an economically stable community where the median household income reaches $90,080 and only 4.2% of families live below the poverty line.

The surrounding neighborhood values education, with 45% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, creating a supportive environment for student learning. Located on South 16th Street, the school sits within a close-knit suburban setting in Benton County, where families enjoy the benefits of small-town living while maintaining access to educational opportunities and community resources.