For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 846 students in New Lexington, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Lexington, OH are New Lexington Elementary School and New Lexington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Lexington, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Lexington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Lexington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
New Lexington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2549 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New Lexington, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Lexington, OH include New Lexington Elementary School and New Lexington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Lexington?
2 public elementary schools are located in New Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in New Lexington?
New Lexington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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