For the 2024 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 17,232 students in Richland County, OH (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,345 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Richland County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, OH are Central Elementary School, Mansfield Spanish Immersion School and Eastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
124 Frederick St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1308
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1308
Grades: K-4
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Euclid Ave
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6321
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6321
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Castor Rd
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-3610
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-3610
Grades: 4-8
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Lexington Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Frederick St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2112
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2112
Grades: 7-8
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 W Main St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2765
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2765
Grades: PK-3
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Ontario Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
447 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
Stingel Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Grades: PK-5
| 939 students
Rank: #99.
Lexington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Clever Ln
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dowds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Seneca Dr
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1262 Eastview Dr
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7335
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7335
Grades: K-4
| 229 students
Rank: #1212.
Ontario High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
467 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #1313.
Bellville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 School St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1414.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Grades: 5-8
| 585 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mifflin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
441 Reed Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
Rank: #1717.
Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #1818.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #1919.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #2020.
Lucas Heritage Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: 6-7
| 80 students
Rank: #2121.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Grades: 5-8
| 844 students
Rank: #2222.
Lucas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 171 students
Rank: #2323.
Madison High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #2424.
Clear Fork Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #2525.
Clear Fork High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #2626.
Madison South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Illinois Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-4319
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-4319
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
Rank: #2727.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
460 Davis Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6325
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6325
Grades: K-3
| 159 students
Rank: #2828.
Springmill Stem Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Nestor Dr
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6348
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6348
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2929.
Mansfield Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Grades: 8-12
| 755 students
Rank: #3030.
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
Rank: #3131.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6307
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6307
Grades: 7-8
| 422 students
Rank: #3232.
Malabar Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Cook Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6374
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6374
Grades: 4-6
| 547 students
Rank: #3333.
Goal Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
Rank: #3434.
Foundation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Wyandotte Ave
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Grades: K-8
| 473 students
Rank: #3535.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
485 Gilbert Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Grades: K-3
| 207 students
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Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
890 West 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(614) 995-1545
Mansfield, OH 44906
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult And Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 W 5th St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
71 Carpenter Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Grades: K-3
| 121 students
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Grades: 4-8
| 117 students
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6317
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6317
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Mansfield Elective Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Mansfield Enhancement Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
457 Central Ave
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Grades: PK-3
| 201 students
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Grades: K-7
| 248 students
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
314 Cline Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Grades: 9
| 369 students
218 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Grades: K-2
| 423 students
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Grades: K-6
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, OH include Central Elementary School, Mansfield Spanish Immersion School and Eastern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County, OH?
43 public schools are located in Richland County, OH.
What percentage of students in Richland County, OH go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Richland County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County, OH?
Richland County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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