For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 892 students in Camden, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden, OH are Preble Shawnee Elementary School and Preble Shawnee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Camden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 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%
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 elementary schools in Camden, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden, OH include Preble Shawnee Elementary School and Preble Shawnee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Camden?
2 public elementary schools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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