Public schools in Mansfield, OH
19 open public schools with an address in Mansfield, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,496
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
5
1 virtual
An overview of Mansfield public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Mansfield, OH: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,496 students, an average of 447 per school. The largest campus is GOAL Digital Academy (855 students), and the largest elementary school is Malabar Intermediate School (660).
Madison Local operates the most schools here (6), and 3 regular districts have at least one Mansfield campus, plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Mansfield
Madison Local
Public school district
6 schools in Mansfield
Mansfield City
Public school district
6 schools in Mansfield
Ontario Local
Public school district
2 schools in Mansfield · 3 total
Cypress High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mansfield
Foundation Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mansfield
GOAL Digital Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mansfield
Legacy Academy of Excellence Mansfield
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mansfield
The Richland School of Academic Arts
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mansfield
Elementary schools in Mansfield
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastview Elementary School Madison Local | KG–04 | 218 | 15.6:1 | |
| Foundation Academy Foundation Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 382 | 15.9:1 | |
| Legacy Academy of Excellence Mansfield Legacy Academy of Excellence Mansfield · Charter | KG–08 | 100 | 20:1 | |
| Madison South Elementary School Madison Local | PK–04 | 486 | 14.7:1 | |
| Malabar Intermediate School Mansfield City | 03–06 | 660 | 13.2:1 | |
| Mansfield Spanish Immersion School Mansfield City | KG–08 | 220 | 10.2:1 | |
| Mifflin Elementary School Madison Local | KG–04 | 256 | 13.5:1 | |
| Sherman Elementary School Mansfield City | PK–02 | 613 | 14.3:1 | |
| Springmill STEM Elementary Mansfield City | KG–06 | 257 | 15.1:1 | |
| The Richland School of Academic Arts The Richland School of Academic Arts · Charter | KG–08 | 338 | 18.8:1 |
Middle schools in Mansfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School Madison Local | 05–08 | 761 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mansfield Middle School Mansfield City | 07–08 | 387 | 11:1 | |
| Ontario Middle School Ontario Local | 06–08 | 471 | 20.6:1 |
High schools in Mansfield
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High School Cypress High School · Charter | 09–12 | 231 | 17.8:1 | |
| Madison High School Madison Local | 09–12 | 855 | 15.1:1 | |
| Mansfield Senior High School Mansfield City | 08–12 | 816 | 11.3:1 | |
| Ontario High School Ontario Local | 09–12 | 540 | 18.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mansfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOAL Digital Academy GOAL Digital Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 855 | 20.3:1 | |
| Madison Early Childhood Learning Center Madison Local | PK–PK | 50 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.8%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black16.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Mansfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,496 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mansfield
How many public schools are in Mansfield, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Mansfield: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,496 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mansfield?
Schools with an address in Mansfield belong to 8 education agencies, led by Madison Local (6 schools), Mansfield City (6 schools), Ontario Local (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mansfield?
Madison High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mansfield, with 855 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mansfield?
Yes. 5 of the 19 public schools in Mansfield are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cypress High School, Foundation Academy, GOAL Digital Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mansfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mansfield public schools is 15.1:1, lower than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mansfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities