For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,139 students in Richland County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Richland County, OH are Stingel Elementary School, Lucas Elementary School and Shelby 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 66% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Richland County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: n/an/a
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
890 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 884-1111
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1035 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 preschools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Richland County, OH include Stingel Elementary School, Lucas Elementary School and Shelby 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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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