Public schools in Arcanum, OH
6 open public schools with an address in Arcanum, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,726
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Arcanum public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Arcanum, OH: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,726 students, an average of 288 per school. The largest campus is Arcanum Elementary School (437 students).
Arcanum-Butler Local operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Arcanum campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Arcanum
Elementary schools in Arcanum
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanum Elementary School Arcanum-Butler Local | KG–04 | 437 | 18.5:1 | |
| Franklin Monroe Elementary School Franklin Monroe Local | PK–06 | 290 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Arcanum
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Middle School Arcanum-Butler Local | 05–08 | 321 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Arcanum
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanum High School Arcanum-Butler Local | 09–12 | 325 | 17.2:1 | |
| Franklin Monroe High School Franklin Monroe Local | 07–12 | 281 | 15.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Arcanum
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanum Early Learning Center Arcanum-Butler Local | PK–PK | 72 | 72:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.4%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Arcanum schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,726 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Arcanum
How many public schools are in Arcanum, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Arcanum: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,726 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Arcanum?
Schools with an address in Arcanum belong to 2 education agencies, led by Arcanum-Butler Local (4 schools), Franklin Monroe Local (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Arcanum?
Arcanum High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Arcanum, with 325 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Arcanum?
No school with an address in Arcanum is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Ohio.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Arcanum schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Arcanum public schools is 17.9:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Arcanum guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Ohio cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities