For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,244 students in 45344, OH (there are , serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 45344, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45344, OH are New Carlisle Elementary School, Tecumseh Middle School and Park Layne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45344 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45344, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45344, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1203 Kennison Ave
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4480
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4480
Gr: 2-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Tecumseh Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10000 W National Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4465
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4465
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Park Layne Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12355 Dille Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4470
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4470
Gr: K-2 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Tecumseh High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9830 W National Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4500
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4500
Gr: 8-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
45344, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Mcadams Dr
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4545
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4545
Gr: PK-K | 272 students Minority enrollment: 10%
1203 Kennison Ave
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4460
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45344, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45344, OH include New Carlisle Elementary School, Tecumseh Middle School and Park Layne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 45344?
4 public schools are located in 45344.
What percentage of students in 45344 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 45344 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45344?
45344 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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