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Discovery School Top 12 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (OH)
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Richland County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,688 students in Richland County, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
80% of private elementary schools in Richland County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,688
  • Average Tuition: $6,200
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 78%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Richland County, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,688
  • Average Tuition: $6,200
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 78%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Richland County, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Richland County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of -- Mansfield Christian School-
-- Mansfield Christian School-
Gr: NS-12 | 863 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Christian
500 Logan Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 756-5651
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Discovery School Photo
Discovery School
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
855 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8880
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Mansfield Sda School Photo
Mansfield Sda School
Gr: K-8
Seventh Day Adventist
1040 W Cook Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 756-9947
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Catholic
1630 Ashland Rd
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2114
(1)
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
26 West St
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2626
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Map of St. Peter's Elementary School
St. Peter's Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
63 S Mulberry St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
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St. Peter's High School Photo
St. Peter's High School
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
104 W 1st St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 524-2572
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-7 | 98 students
Catholic
5754 State Route 61 S
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 683-1697
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Map of Temple-christian School
Temple-christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Christian
752 North Stewart Rd
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-9707
(3)
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Richland County, Ohio

Richland County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: K-9 | 42 students
Brethren
215 W Main St
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1780
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Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearRichland County Total Schools
202510
202410
20239
20229
20219
20209
20199
20189
20179
201610
201510
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# Students
1,688 Students
185,222 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
2025188204199
2024147188192
2023149194193
2022171241205
2021176231201
2020205184188
2019191189193
2018191188190
2017209238199
2016192235196
2015186213183
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% Average Students of Color
15%
25%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202515%25%33%
202411%24%32%
202310%24%32%
202213%22%32%
202113%21%31%
202015%21%31%
201912%20%31%
201812%19%30%
201715%24%31%
201615%24%31%
201514%24%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
153 Teachers
16,065 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201814:113:111:1
201713:114:111:1
201613:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
49%
Average Class Size
15 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,200
$7,977
Average % on Financial Aid
78%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,617
$5,255
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$2.9 million
$24.65 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20250.490.570.64
20240.400.570.64
20230.360.550.63
20220.400.530.62
20210.420.530.62
20200.420.510.62
20190.430.490.61
20180.430.490.60
20170.400.470.59
20160.410.460.59
20150.380.460.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,242 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,126 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%3%5%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
59 Students
9,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%4%9%
20203%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
113 Students
19,125 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
20256%10%8%
20246%10%8%
20236%10%8%
20227%9%7%
20217%10%8%
20207%9%8%
20196%9%8%
20186%9%8%
20176%8%7%
20166%8%8%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
1,377 Students
114,859 Students
% White Students
68%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202568%62%55%
202477%62%55%
202379%64%55%
202276%65%57%
202175%66%57%
202075%67%58%
201973%69%59%
201873%69%59%
201776%71%61%
201675%71%61%
201577%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
235 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
454 Students
40,221 Students
% of Others Students
22%
21%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRichland County AverageOhio (OH) AverageNational Average
202522%20%22%
202412%20%22%
202310%19%22%
202213%19%22%
202114%18%20%
202014%18%19%
201917%17%20%
201817%17%20%
201716%17%19%
201617%16%18%
201514%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Richland County, OH include St. Peter's Elementary School, St. Mary Catholic School, and Discovery School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Richland County?
9 private elementary schools are located in Richland County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Richland County?
Richland County private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Richland County?
80% of private elementary schools in Richland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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