For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 644 students in New Washington, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in New Washington, OH are Buckeye Central Elementary School, Buckeye Central High School and Buckeye Central Middle 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 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in New Washington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Washington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Buckeye Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
938 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-2266
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
938 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1035
New Washington, OH 44854
(419) 492-1035
Gr: 5-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 High School and Buckeye Central Middle 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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