For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 660 students in New Washington, OH.
The top ranked public schools in New Washington, OH are Buckeye Central Elementary School, Buckeye Central Middle School and Buckeye Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Washington, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in New Washington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Washington, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
938 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1022
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1022
Grades: PK-4
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Buckeye Central Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
938 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1035
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1035
Grades: 5-8
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Central High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
938 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-2266
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Washington, OH?
The top ranked public schools in New Washington, OH include Buckeye Central Elementary School, Buckeye Central Middle School and Buckeye Central High School.
How many public schools are located in New Washington?
3 public schools are located in New Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in New Washington?
New Washington public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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