Public schools in Wapakoneta, OH
5 open public schools with an address in Wapakoneta, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,528
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Wapakoneta public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wapakoneta, OH: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,528 students, an average of 506 per school. The largest campus is Wapakoneta High School (804 students), and the largest elementary school is Wapakoneta Elementary (800).
Wapakoneta City operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 21.3:1, higher than 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% 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 Wapakoneta
Elementary schools in Wapakoneta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapakoneta Elementary Wapakoneta City | PK–04 | 800 | 21.6:1 |
Middle schools in Wapakoneta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapakoneta Jr. High Wapakoneta City | 08–08 | 219 | 24.3:1 | |
| Wapakoneta Middle School Wapakoneta City | 05–07 | 614 | 21.3:1 |
High schools in Wapakoneta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auglaize County Educational Academy Auglaize County Educational Academy · Charter · Virtual | 07–12 | 91 | 12.1:1 | |
| Wapakoneta High School Wapakoneta City | 09–12 | 804 | 21.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.7%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Wapakoneta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,528 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wapakoneta
How many public schools are in Wapakoneta, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wapakoneta: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,528 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wapakoneta?
Schools with an address in Wapakoneta belong to 2 education agencies, led by Wapakoneta City (4 schools), Auglaize County Educational Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Wapakoneta?
Wapakoneta High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wapakoneta, with 804 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wapakoneta?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Wapakoneta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Auglaize County Educational Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wapakoneta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wapakoneta public schools is 21.3:1, higher than 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 Wapakoneta 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.
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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