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Discovery School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6

Mansfield, OH

855 Millsboro Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Mansfield
  • Serving families in Mansfield since at least 2011

In Mansfield, Ohio, Discovery School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 104 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
104
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 58 girls, 46 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 63% of independent elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 19 independent elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    95’11–1272’13–14113’15–16117’17–1885’19–2098’21–22104’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K52
    K32
    116
    217
    318
    46
    59
    66

    Student body

    White68%
    Two or more races18%
    Black10%
    Asian3%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Discovery School whether it takes part.

    More about Ohio's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Discovery School

    What grades does Discovery School serve?

    Discovery School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Discovery School?

    About 104 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Discovery School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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