For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,601 students in Preble County, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Preble County, OH are National Trail Elementary School, William Bruce Elementary School and Eaton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Preble County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Preble County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Schools in Preble County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
National Trail Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6940 Oxford Gettysburg Rd
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
Grades: K-4
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
William Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506-b Aukerman St
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-3875
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-3875
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Eaton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hillcrest Dr
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-1141
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-1141
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Tri-county North Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
436 N Commerce St
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2673
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2673
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Tri-county North Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
436 N Commerce St
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2631
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2631
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Twin Valley South Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Education Dr
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4315
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4315
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Eaton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
814 Camden Rd
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-2286
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-2286
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #88.
Preble Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Bloomfield St
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-1204
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-1204
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #99.
Twin Valley South Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Education Dr
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4165
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4165
Grades: 7-8
| 108 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
National Trail High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Oxford Gettysburg Rd
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tri-county North High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
436 N Commerce St
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2675
Lewisburg, OH 45338
(937) 962-2675
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #1212.
National Trail Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Oxford Gettysburg Rd
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
New Paris, OH 45347
(937) 437-3333
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1313.
Preble Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5495 Somers Gratis Rd
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-4102
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 452-4102
Grades: 5-8
| 432 students
Rank: #1414.
Twin Valley South High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Education Dr
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4693
West Alexandria, OH 45381
(937) 839-4693
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #1515.
Preble Shawnee High School High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5495 Somers Gratis Rd
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 787-3519
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 787-3519
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
506 Aukerman St
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-5173
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-5173
Grades: K-2
| 427 students
Preble County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5495 Somers Gratis Rd
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 787-3519
Camden, OH 45311
(937) 787-3519
Grades: 7-8
| 223 students
11751 State Route 503
West Elkton, OH 45070
(937) 787-4102
West Elkton, OH 45070
(937) 787-4102
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Preble County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Preble County, OH include National Trail Elementary School, William Bruce Elementary School and Eaton High School.
How many public schools are located in Preble County?
16 public schools are located in Preble County.
What is the racial composition of students in Preble County?
Preble County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Preble County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Preble County include: Preble Shawnee High School High School vs. Eaton High School, National Trail High School vs. Tri-county North High School, Tri-county North High School vs. National Trail High School
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