For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 869 students in Newcomerstown, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Newcomerstown, OH are West Elementary School, Newcomerstown Middle School and Newcomerstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcomerstown, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Newcomerstown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newcomerstown, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
517 Beaver St
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-4151
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-4151
Gr: 2-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Newcomerstown Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 W State St
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-8151
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-8151
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Newcomerstown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Woody Hayes Drive
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-5111
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
137 S College St
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-6601
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-6601
Gr: K-1 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newcomerstown, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Newcomerstown, OH include West Elementary School, Newcomerstown Middle School and Newcomerstown High School.
How many public schools are located in Newcomerstown?
4 public schools are located in Newcomerstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Newcomerstown?
Newcomerstown public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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