| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Local School District | Mansfield | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 2,338 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ontario Local School District | Mansfield | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,932 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lucas Local School District | Lucas | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 435 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shelby City School District | Shelby | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,853 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clear Fork Valley Local School District | Bellville | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1,564 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Crestview Local School District | Ashland | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 938 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District | Shiloh | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 643 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Madison Local School District | Mansfield | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 2,730 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mansfield City School District | Mansfield | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 3,182 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Richland County compares
Together they enroll 15,615 students across 39 schools. The largest is Mansfield City School District with 3,182 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Richland County, Ohio
Richland County has 9 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Richland County is Lexington Local School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Richland County, OH?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Richland County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Richland County, OH?
Of the districts serving Richland County, Lexington Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.