For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,696 students in Auglaize County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 191 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Auglaize County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Auglaize County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top-ranked public schools in Auglaize County, OH are Minster Elementary School, New Bremen Elementary School and Minster Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auglaize County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Auglaize County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Auglaize County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Minster Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Gr: K-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Bremen Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
901 E Monroe St
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Minster Jr/sr High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-2324
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-2324
Gr: 7-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New Bremen High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
901 E Monroe St
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
New Knoxville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 N Main St
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
Gr: K-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
New Knoxville High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 N Main St
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
St. Marys Wemiddle And High Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 W High St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2016
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2016
Gr: 3-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Wapakoneta Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Harrison St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Gr: 5-7 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Westminster St
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Wapakoneta Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
St. Marys Memorial High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2250 St Rt 66 N
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-4011
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-4011
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Wapakoneta Jr. High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Gr: 7-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Wapakoneta High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Gr: 2-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
St. Marys Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 St Rt 66 N
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2112
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2112
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Waynesfield-goshen Local High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Westminster St
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Gr: 6-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Auglaize County Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Dearbaugh Ave Ste 3
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
650 Armstrong St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2616
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2616
Gr: K-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Auglaize County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Auglaize County, OH include Minster Elementary School, New Bremen Elementary School and Minster Jr/sr High School. Auglaize County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Auglaize County?
16 public schools are located in Auglaize County.
What percentage of students in Auglaize County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Auglaize County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Auglaize County?
Auglaize County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Auglaize County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Auglaize County include: St. Marys Wemiddle And High Intermediate School vs. St. Marys East Primary School, St. Marys Memorial High School vs. New Bremen High School, New Knoxville High School vs. New Bremen High School
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