For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,172 students in Arcanum, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Arcanum, OH are Arcanum Elementary School, Butler Middle School and Arcanum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcanum, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Arcanum have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Arcanum, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcanum Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: K-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Arcanum High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Main St
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arcanum, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Arcanum, OH include Arcanum Elementary School, Butler Middle School and Arcanum High School.
How many public schools are located in Arcanum?
4 public schools are located in Arcanum.
What is the racial composition of students in Arcanum?
Arcanum 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).
Which public schools in Arcanum are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arcanum include: Arcanum High School vs. Arcanum Elementary School
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