For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,601 students in Preble County, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Preble County, OH are National Trail Elementary School, William Bruce Elementary School and Eaton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Preble County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Preble County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Preble County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
National Trail Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6940 Oxford Gettysburg Rd
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
Gr: K-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
William Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506-b Aukerman St
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-3875
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-3875
Gr: 3-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Eaton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Hillcrest Dr
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-1141
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-1141
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Tri-county North Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
436 N Commerce St
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2673
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2673
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Tri-county North Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
436 N Commerce St
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2631
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2631
Gr: 5-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Eaton Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
814 Camden Rd
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-2286
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-2286
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Twin Valley South Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Education Dr
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4315
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4315
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Tri-county North High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
436 N Commerce St
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2675
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2675
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Twin Valley South Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Education Dr
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4165
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4165
Gr: 7-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1111.
National Trail High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Oxford Gettysburg Rd
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
National Trail Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Oxford Gettysburg Rd
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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%
Rank: #1515.
Twin Valley South High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Education Dr
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4693
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4693
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
506 Aukerman St
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-5173
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-5173
Gr: K-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Preble County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Preble County, OH include National Trail Elementary School, William Bruce Elementary School and Eaton High School.
How many public schools are located in Preble County?
16 public schools are located in Preble County.
What is the racial composition of students in Preble County?
Preble County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Preble County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Preble County include: Preble Shawnee High School High School vs. Eaton High School, National Trail High School vs. Tri-county North High School, Tri-county North High School vs. National Trail High School
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