For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,696 students in Auglaize County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 180 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, Minster Jr/sr High School and New Bremen 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 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Auglaize County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-6
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
New Bremen High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 E Monroe St
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
New Knoxville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
New Knoxville High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 N Main St
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #66.
St. Marys West 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
Grades: 3-5
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Wapakoneta Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Harrison St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #88.
Wapakoneta Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 834 students
Rank: #99.
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Marys Memorial High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #1111.
St. Marys Middle School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #1212.
Wapakoneta Jr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Grades: 8
| 215 students
Rank: #1313.
Waynesfield-goshen Local High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 238 students
Rank: #1414.
Wapakoneta High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Grades: 2-12
| 849 students
Rank: #1515.
Auglaize County Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
650 Armstrong St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2616
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2616
Grades: K-2
| 445 students
Auglaize County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1045 Dearbaugh Ave
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-7489
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-7489
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
306 N Main St
Buckland, OH 45819
(419) 645-3050
Buckland, OH 45819
(419) 645-3050
Grades: 5
| 219 students
700 South Water St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5000
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5000
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
100 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-3397
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-3397
Grades: 1-6
| 134 students
50 East 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Grades: 4-8
| 324 students
14274 Moulton Fort Amanda Rd
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 394-4846
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 394-4846
Grades: K-12
| 131 students
901 E Monroe St
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
16493 Saint Marys River Rd
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2111
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2111
Grades: 1-6
| 113 students
900 North Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5050
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5050
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
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, Minster Jr/sr High School and New Bremen 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 34% (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 West Intermediate School vs. St. Marys East Primary School, New Knoxville High School vs. New Bremen High School, St. Marys Memorial High School vs. New Bremen High School
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