For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,237 students in Camden, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Camden, OH are Preble Shawnee Elementary School, Preble Shawnee Middle School and Preble Shawnee High School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Camden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Camden, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Preble Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Bloomfield St
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-1204
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-1204
Gr: PK-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Preble Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5495 Somers Gratis Rd
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-4102
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-4102
Gr: 5-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Preble Shawnee High School High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5495 Somers Gratis Rd
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 787-3519
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 787-3519
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Camden, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5495 Somers Gratis Rd
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 787-3519
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 787-3519
Gr: 7-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Camden, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Camden, OH include Preble Shawnee Elementary School, Preble Shawnee Middle School and Preble Shawnee High School High School.
How many public schools are located in Camden?
3 public schools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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