Richland County Public Schools
Richland County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
46
public schools
Total Enrollment
18,843
students
School Districts
16
districts
How to use the Richland County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Richland County has 16 district entries. Mansfield City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Mansfield has the most listed schools, with 20 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 19 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 6 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
46
in Richland County
Reported Enrollment
18,843
46 schools reporting
School Districts
16
districts
Charter Schools
6
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
16 School Districts in Richland County
Mansfield City
Madison Local
Lexington Local
Ontario Local
Shelby City
Clear Fork Valley Local
Pioneer Career & Technology
Crestview Local
GOAL Digital Academy
Plymouth-Shiloh Local
46 Public Schools in Richland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 46 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Career & Technology | Profile | Pioneer Career & Technology | Shelby, 44875Town: Fringe | 6–12 | Vocational | 1,040 |
| Stingel Elementary School | Profile | Ontario Local | Ontario, 44906Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 937 |
| Shelby Elementary School | Listed only | Shelby City | Shelby, 44875Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 900 |
| Madison High School | Listed only | Madison Local | Mansfield, 44905Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 877 |
| Mansfield Senior High School | Listed only | Mansfield City | Mansfield, 44906City: Small | 8–12 | High | 815 |
| GOAL Digital Academy | Listed only | GOAL Digital Academy | Mansfield, 44906City: Small | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 772 |
| Madison Middle School | Listed only | Madison Local | Mansfield, 44905Suburb: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 769 |
| Malabar Intermediate School | Listed only | Mansfield City | Mansfield, 44907City: Small | 3–6 | Primary | 762 |
| Lexington High School | Listed only | Lexington Local | Lexington, 44904Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 746 |
| Ontario High School | Listed only | Ontario Local | Mansfield, 44906Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 527 |
| Madison South Elementary School | Listed only | Madison Local | Mansfield, 44907Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 522 |
| Shelby High School | Listed only | Shelby City | Shelby, 44875Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 499 |
| Eastern Elementary School | Listed only | Lexington Local | Lexington, 44904Suburb: Small | 4–8 | Middle | 474 |
| Ontario Middle School | Listed only | Ontario Local | Mansfield, 44906Suburb: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 468 |
| Clear Fork High School | Listed only | Clear Fork Valley Local | Bellville, 44813Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 465 |
| Foundation Academy | Listed only | Foundation Academy | Mansfield, 44906City: Small | KG–8 | Charter | 460 |
| Sherman Elementary School | Listed only | Mansfield City | Mansfield, 44906City: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 459 |
| Shelby Middle School | Listed only | Shelby City | Shelby, 44875Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 454 |
| Mansfield Middle School | Listed only | Mansfield City | Mansfield, 44906City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 427 |
| Bellville Elementary School | Listed only | Clear Fork Valley Local | Bellville, 44813Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 414 |
Pioneer Career & Technology
Pioneer Career & Technology
Shelby, 44875 / Town: Fringe
Stingel Elementary School
Ontario Local
Ontario, 44906 / Rural: Fringe
Shelby Elementary School
Shelby City
Shelby, 44875 / Town: Fringe
Madison High School
Madison Local
Mansfield, 44905 / Suburb: Small
Mansfield Senior High School
Mansfield City
Mansfield, 44906 / City: Small
GOAL Digital Academy
GOAL Digital Academy
Mansfield, 44906 / City: Small
Madison Middle School
Madison Local
Mansfield, 44905 / Suburb: Small
Malabar Intermediate School
Mansfield City
Mansfield, 44907 / City: Small
Lexington High School
Lexington Local
Lexington, 44904 / Suburb: Small
Ontario High School
Ontario Local
Mansfield, 44906 / Suburb: Small
Madison South Elementary School
Madison Local
Mansfield, 44907 / Suburb: Small
Shelby High School
Shelby City
Shelby, 44875 / Town: Fringe
Eastern Elementary School
Lexington Local
Lexington, 44904 / Suburb: Small
Ontario Middle School
Ontario Local
Mansfield, 44906 / Suburb: Small
Clear Fork High School
Clear Fork Valley Local
Bellville, 44813 / Rural: Distant
Foundation Academy
Foundation Academy
Mansfield, 44906 / City: Small
Sherman Elementary School
Mansfield City
Mansfield, 44906 / City: Small
Shelby Middle School
Shelby City
Shelby, 44875 / Town: Fringe
Mansfield Middle School
Mansfield City
Mansfield, 44906 / City: Small
Bellville Elementary School
Clear Fork Valley Local
Bellville, 44813 / Rural: Fringe
Richland County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Richland County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Richland County public school directory?
The directory lists 46 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Richland County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Richland County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Richland County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Richland County?
Start with the 16 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Richland County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.