For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,348 students in New Lexington, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in New Lexington, OH are New Lexington Elementary School, New Lexington High School and New Lexington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Lexington, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in New Lexington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Lexington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
New Lexington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
New Lexington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2549 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Lexington, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in New Lexington, OH include New Lexington Elementary School, New Lexington High School and New Lexington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in New Lexington?
3 public schools are located in New Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in New Lexington?
New Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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