For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,535 students in 45344, OH.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 45344 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45344, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45344, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 2-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Tecumseh Middle School
(Math: 43% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
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
Grades: K-2
| 423 students
45344, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Mcadams Dr
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4545
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4545
Grades: PK-K
| 272 students
1203 Kennison Ave
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4460
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4460
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 45344, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45344, OH include New Carlisle Elementary School, Tecumseh Middle School and Park Layne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45344?
3 public elementary schools are located in 45344.
What is the racial composition of students in 45344?
45344 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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