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Best Richland County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Shelby Elementary School and Madison South 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Clear Fork Valley Preschool
125 College St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3855
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Lexington Pre-school
890 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 884-1111
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lucas Cubs Preschool
80 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: PK | 26 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Learning Center
1035 Grace St
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 Richland County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland County, OH include Stingel Elementary School, Shelby Elementary School and Madison South 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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