For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,630 students in Waynesville, OH. Waynesville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top ranked public schools in Waynesville, OH are Waynesville Elementary School, Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesville, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Waynesville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waynesville, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waynesville Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
659 Dayton Rd
Waynesville, OH 45068
(513) 897-2761
Waynesville, OH 45068
(513) 897-2761
Grades: PK-6
| 925 students
Rank: #22.
Waynesville Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
723 Dayton Rd
Waynesville, OH 45068
(513) 897-4706
Waynesville, OH 45068
(513) 897-4706
Grades: 7-8
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Waynesville High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
735 Dayton Rd
Waynesville, OH 45068
(513) 897-2776
Waynesville, OH 45068
(513) 897-2776
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waynesville, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Waynesville, OH include Waynesville Elementary School, Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School. Waynesville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Waynesville?
3 public schools are located in Waynesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesville?
Waynesville public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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