For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 17,262 students in Richland County, OH (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,468 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, Mifflin Elementary School and Ontario Middle 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 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% 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 (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 Frederick St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1308
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1308
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Mifflin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Reed Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Grades: K-4
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Ontario Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
447 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Grades: 5-8
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Western Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
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
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Bellville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 School St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Eastern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Castor Rd
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-3610
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-3610
Grades: 4-8
| 474 students
Rank: #77.
Lexington Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Frederick St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2112
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2112
Grades: 7-8
| 361 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Euclid Ave
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6321
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6321
Grades: K-8
| 209 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Shelby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 900 students
Rank: #1010.
Stingel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
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
| 937 students
Rank: #1111.
Butler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1212.
Ontario High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
| 527 students
Rank: #1313.
Lucas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #1414.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #1515.
Shelby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
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
| 454 students
Rank: #1616.
Eastview Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #1717.
Lucas Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: 6-7
| 80 students
Rank: #1818.
Lexington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Clever Ln
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #1919.
Shelby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #2020.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #2121.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Grades: 5-8
| 769 students
Rank: #2222.
Clear Fork Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #2323.
Clear Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #2424.
Lucas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 156 students
Rank: #2525.
Madison South Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #2626.
Malabar Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Cook Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6374
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6374
Grades: 3-6
| 762 students
Rank: #2727.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet 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-2
| 202 students
Rank: #2828.
Foundation Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Wyandotte Ave
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Grades: K-8
| 460 students
Rank: #2929.
Mansfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Grades: 8-12
| 815 students
Rank: #3030.
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac)
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 34 students
Rank: #3131.
Springmill Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Nestor Dr
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6348
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6348
Grades: K-6
| 215 students
Rank: #3232.
Mansfield Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-8
| 427 students
Rank: #3333.
Tyger Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #3434.
Buckeye Community School
Magnet School
Charter 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
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #3535.
Sherman Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-2
| 459 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
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Grades: K-4
| 330 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
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Grades: PK
| 80 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 2023)
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
485 Gilbert Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Grades: K-3
| 207 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, Mifflin Elementary School and Ontario Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County?
40 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 33% (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, Shelby High School vs. Ontario High School, Lexington High School vs. Ontario High School
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