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About school district data

School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.

Indian River Central School District is the major district for students living in Philadelphia.

K-12 enrollment
Indian River Central School District
0 2,200 4,400 2017 2021 2025 2017: 3,731 2018: 3,758 2019: 3,685 2020: 3,543 2021: 3,264 2022: 3,381 2023: 3,403 2024: 3,399 2025: 3,308 3,731 3,685 3,264 3,403 3,308
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Indian River and other districts in Jefferson County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Indian River and other districts in Jefferson County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Philadelphia residents, age 25 and older
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Philadelphia
  • Jefferson Community College
    Watertown