For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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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