For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,080 students in Auglaize County, OH. The top ranked public preschools in Auglaize County, OH are Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School and Wapakoneta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auglaize County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Auglaize County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Auglaize County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Westminster St
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Waynesfield, OH 45896
(419) 568-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Wapakoneta Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 N Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
306 N Main St
Buckland, OH 45819
(419) 645-3050
Buckland, OH 45819
(419) 645-3050
Gr: 5 | 219 students
700 South Water St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5000
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5000
Gr: PK-2
100 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-3397
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-3397
Gr: 1-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
50 East 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Gr: 4-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
14274 Moulton Fort Amanda Rd
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 394-4846
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 394-4846
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 2%
901 E Monroe St
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
16493 Saint Marys River Rd
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2111
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-2111
Gr: 1-6 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 1%
900 North Blackhoof St
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5050
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 739-5050
Gr: 2-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Auglaize County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Auglaize County, OH include Waynesfield-goshen Local Elementary School and Wapakoneta Elementary School. Auglaize County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public preschools are located in Auglaize County?
2 public preschools are located in Auglaize County.
What is the racial composition of students in Auglaize County?
Auglaize County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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