For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,131 students in Mansfield, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mansfield, OH are Stingel Elementary School, Madison South Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mansfield, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mansfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mansfield, OH (2026)
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 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
890 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 884-1111
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1035 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mansfield, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mansfield, OH include Stingel Elementary School, Madison South Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mansfield?
5 public preschools are located in Mansfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Mansfield?
Mansfield public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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