For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,436 students in Fayette County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 155 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, OH are Miami Trace Elementary School, Belle Aire Intermediate and Miami Trace High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miami Trace Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3836 State Route 41 Nw
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-2400
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-2400
Gr: K-5 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Belle Aire Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 High St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-1810
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-1810
Gr: 3-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Miami Trace High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Bloomingburg New Holland R
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4700
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Miami Trace Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 State Route 41 Nw
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4900
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Elm St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-0291
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-0291
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Washington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elm St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 636-4221
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 636-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
720 W Oakland Ave
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3370
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-3370
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, OH include Miami Trace Elementary School, Belle Aire Intermediate and Miami Trace High School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
7 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fayette County include: Washington High School vs. Miami Trace High School, Cherry Hill Primary vs. Miami Trace Elementary School, Washington Middle School vs. Miami Trace Middle School
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