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Best Richland County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 11,334 students in Richland County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, OH are Central Elementary School, Western Elementary School and Bellville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Richland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
124 Frederick St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1308
Gr: 1-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
385 W Main St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-2765
Gr: K-2 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Bellville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
195 School St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Castor Rd
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-3610
Gr: 4-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Ontario Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
447 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
460 Davis Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6321
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mifflin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
441 Reed Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Stingel Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Gr: PK-5 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
84 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
109 W Smiley Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-5451
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1262 Eastview Dr
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7335
Gr: K-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Lucas Heritage Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: 6-7 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Gr: 5-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Clear Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Madison South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Illinois Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-4319
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Springmill Stem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Nestor Dr
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6348
Gr: K-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Malabar Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 W Cook Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6374
Gr: 3-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Foundation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Wyandotte Ave
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2222.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1138 Springmill St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6337
Gr: PK-2 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Mansfield
Charter School
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 359-4432
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Gr: 6-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, OH include Central Elementary School, Western Elementary School and Bellville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richland County?
25 public elementary schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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