For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 16,966 students in Richland County, OH (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,444 private students). 92% 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, Western Elementary School and Bellville 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 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
124 Frederick St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1308
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1308
Gr: 2-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 W Main St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2765
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2765
Gr: K-3 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Bellville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 School St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Castor Rd
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-3610
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-3610
Gr: 4-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Ontario Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
447 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Gr: 5-9 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Euclid Ave
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6321
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6321
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mifflin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Reed Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Gr: K-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Stingel Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Gr: PK-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Lexington Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Frederick St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2112
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2112
Gr: 7-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Ontario High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
467 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Lexington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Clever Ln
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1262 Eastview Dr
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7335
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7335
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Lucas Heritage Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: 6-7 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1818.
Madison High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
Clear Fork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2121.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Gr: 5-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Clear Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2424.
Lucas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: 8-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Madison South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Illinois Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-4319
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-4319
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Springmill Stem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Nestor Dr
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6348
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6348
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Malabar Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Cook Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6374
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6374
Gr: 3-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2828.
Foundation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Wyandotte Ave
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Gr: K-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2929.
Mansfield Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Gr: 8-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3030.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6307
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6307
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
Buckeye Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3232.
Tyger Digital Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3333.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1138 Springmill St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6337
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6337
Gr: PK-2 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3434.
Goal Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Gr: K-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3535.
Cypress High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult And Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 W 5th St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Gr: K-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
71 Carpenter Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Gr: K-3 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Gr: 4-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 62%
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 51%
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
457 Central Ave
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Gr: PK-3 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
485 Gilbert Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Gr: K-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Gr: K-7 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
314 Cline Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Gr: 9 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 39%
218 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Gr: K-2 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
460 Davis Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6325
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6325
Gr: K-2 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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, Western Elementary School and Bellville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County?
39 public schools are located in Richland County.
What percentage of students in Richland County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Richland County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Richland County include: Butler Elementary School vs. Bellville Elementary School, Lexington High School vs. Ontario High School, Madison South Elementary School vs. Eastview Elementary School
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