Top 10 Best Richland County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 7,341 students in Richland County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, OH are Ontario Middle School, Eastern Elementary School and Lexington Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Richland County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ontario Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
447 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Grades: 5-8
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Castor Rd
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-3610
Grades: 4-8
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
90 Frederick St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2112
Grades: 7-8
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 Euclid Ave
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6321
Grades: K-8
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Shelby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Lucas Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: 6-7
| 80 students
Rank: #77.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Grades: 5-8
| 769 students
Rank: #99.
Clear Fork Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
Lucas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 156 students
Rank: #1111.
Foundation Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Wyandotte Ave
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Grades: K-8
| 460 students
Rank: #1212.
Mansfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Grades: 8-12
| 815 students
Rank: #1313.
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1414.
Mansfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6307
Grades: 7-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1515.
Tyger Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1616.
Goal Digital Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Grades: K-12
| 772 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Grades: 6-12
| 1,040 students
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Richland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
890 West 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
150 W 5th St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
71 Carpenter Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Grades: K-3
| 121 students
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Grades: 4-8
| 117 students
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6317
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Grades: PK
| 80 students
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
457 Central Ave
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Grades: PK-3
| 201 students
485 Gilbert Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Grades: K-3
| 207 students
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Grades: K-7
| 248 students
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
314 Cline Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Grades: 9
| 369 students
218 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Grades: K-2
| 423 students
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Grades: K-6
| 270 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland County, OH include Ontario Middle School, Eastern Elementary School and Lexington Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland County?
17 public middle schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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