For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,991 students in Auglaize County, OH. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Auglaize County, OH are Minster Elementary School, New Bremen Elementary School and New Knoxville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auglaize County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Auglaize County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Auglaize County (2026-27)
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: 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%
Auglaize County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 N Main St
Buckland, OH 45819
(419) 645-3050
Buckland, OH 45819
(419) 645-3050
Gr: 5 | 219 students
700 South Water St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5000
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5000
Gr: PK-2
100 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-3397
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-3397
Gr: 1-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
50 East 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Gr: 4-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
14274 Moulton Fort Amanda Rd
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 394-4846
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 394-4846
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 2%
16493 Saint Marys River Rd
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2111
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2111
Gr: 1-6 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 1%
900 North Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5050
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5050
Gr: 2-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Auglaize County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Auglaize County, OH include Minster Elementary School, New Bremen Elementary School and New Knoxville Elementary School. Auglaize County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public elementary schools are located in Auglaize County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Auglaize County.
What is the racial composition of students in Auglaize County?
Auglaize County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Auglaize County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Auglaize County include: St. Marys Wemiddle And High Intermediate School vs. St. Marys East Primary School, Waynesfield-goshen Local High School vs. Wapakoneta High School, New Knoxville Elementary School vs. New Bremen Elementary School
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