Top 5 Best Richland County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,491 students in Richland County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Richland County, OH are Western Elementary School, Shelby Elementary School and Stingel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Richland County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
385 W Main St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2765
Grades: PK-3
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Shelby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 900 students
Rank: #33.
Stingel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #44.
Lucas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
84 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Madison South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Illinois Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-4319
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
Sherman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1138 Springmill St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6337
Grades: PK-2
| 459 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clear Fork Valley Preschool
Magnet School
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-2601
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Learning Center
Magnet School
1035 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Grades: PK
| 52 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richland County, OH

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 preschools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Richland County, OH include Western Elementary School, Shelby Elementary School and Stingel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richland County?
8 public preschools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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