For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,551 students in Auglaize County, OH. The top ranked public middle schools in Auglaize County, OH are Minster Jr/sr High School, New Bremen High School and New Knoxville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auglaize County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Auglaize County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Auglaize County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minster Jr/sr High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-2324
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-2324
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
New Bremen High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 E Monroe St
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
New Knoxville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 N Main St
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Wapakoneta Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Harrison St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5100
Grades: 5-8
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
St. Marys Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 St Rt 66 N
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2112
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2112
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Wapakoneta Jr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Grades: 8
| 215 students
Rank: #77.
Waynesfield-goshen Local High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Westminster St
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Grades: 6-12
| 238 students
Rank: #88.
Wapakoneta High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5200
Grades: 2-12
| 849 students
Rank: #99.
Auglaize County Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Dearbaugh Ave Ste 3
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Auglaize County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1045 Dearbaugh Ave
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-7489
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-7489
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
306 N Main St
Buckland, OH 45819
(419) 645-3050
Buckland, OH 45819
(419) 645-3050
Grades: 5
| 219 students
700 South Water St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5000
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5000
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
100 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-3397
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-3397
Grades: 1-6
| 134 students
50 East 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Grades: 4-8
| 324 students
14274 Moulton Fort Amanda Rd
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 394-4846
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 394-4846
Grades: K-12
| 131 students
901 E Monroe St
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
Grades: K-6
| 439 students
16493 Saint Marys River Rd
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2111
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2111
Grades: 1-6
| 113 students
900 North Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5050
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5050
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Auglaize County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Auglaize County, OH include Minster Jr/sr High School, New Bremen High School and New Knoxville Elementary School. Auglaize County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in Auglaize County?
9 public middle schools are located in Auglaize County.
What is the racial composition of students in Auglaize County?
Auglaize County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Auglaize County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Auglaize County include: Waynesfield-goshen Local High School vs. Wapakoneta High School, Minster Jr/sr High School vs. New Bremen High School, Wapakoneta High School vs. New Bremen High School
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