For the 2025 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 Shelby Elementary School, Stingel Elementary School and Lucas 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 61% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Richland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelby Elementary 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
| 916 students
Rank: #22.
Stingel Elementary 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
| 904 students
Rank: #33.
Lucas Elementary 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
| 192 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 491 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Grades: PK
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
890 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 884-1111
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
1035 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Richland County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 34 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
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
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
460 Davis Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6325
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6325
Grades: K-2
| 201 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 preschools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Richland County, OH include Shelby Elementary School, Stingel Elementary School and Lucas 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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