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Best Darke County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,592 students in Darke County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 393 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Darke County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Darke County, OH are Versailles High School, Versailles Elementary School and Versailles Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darke County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Darke County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Darke County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Versailles High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
280 Marker Rd
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4427
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Versailles Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
280 Marker Rd
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4681
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Versailles Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
280 Marker Rd
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4426
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8591 Oakes Rd
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1206
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Arcanum Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: K-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Tri-village High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 S Main St
New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 996-1511
Gr: 3-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Tri-village Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 S Main St
New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 996-1511
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Arcanum High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Ansonia Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E Canal St
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5591
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Ansonia Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E Canal St
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5141
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Mississinawa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10480 Staudt Rd
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-4464
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Ansonia High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E Canal St
Ansonia, OH 45303
(937) 337-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Monroe High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8591 Oakes Rd
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1207
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 N Ohio St
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-3185
Gr: PK-4 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10480 Staudt Rd
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-4464
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 N Ohio St
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-3185
Gr: 5-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
Greenville Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Greenwave Way
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-4188
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Arcanum Early Learning Center
310 N Main St
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mississinawa Valley Preschool
1469 State Route 47 E
Union City, OH 45390
(937) 968-5656
Gr: PK | 47 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool At Greenville Senior High School
100 Greenwave Way
Greenville, OH 45331
(937) 548-4188
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Wee Patriots Preschool
315 S Main St
New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 996-1511
Gr: PK | 72 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Darke County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Darke County, OH include Versailles High School, Versailles Elementary School and Versailles Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Darke County?
22 public schools are located in Darke County.
What percentage of students in Darke County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Darke County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Darke County?
Darke County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Darke County are often viewed compared to one another?

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