New Riegel Local School District is located in southwest Seneca County and serves a close-knit rural community spanning approximately 38 square miles. The district’s students are educated in a modern, well-maintained PK–12 facility located in the village of New Riegel, originally opened in 2003. The district benefits from its convenient proximity to Fostoria, Findlay, and Tiffin, all within a fifteen-minute drive.
The New Riegel community takes great pride in its school system and maintains a strong tradition of academic excellence. High expectations for learning, coupled with individualized attention made possible by small class sizes, support student achievement across all grade levels. The district emphasizes strong foundational learning in the early grades and sustained academic growth throughout a student’s educational experience.
New Riegel Schools consistently demonstrate outstanding student engagement, with strong attendance rates and a near-zero dropout rate, fostering a positive school culture focused on growth, responsibility, and success. The district prioritizes strong relationships among students, staff, families, and the community, creating a safe and supportive learning environment where students are known and valued.
Students pursuing career-technical education attend Vanguard-Sentinel Joint Vocational School in Tiffin on a half-day basis. The district maintains an excellent collaborative relationship with Vanguard-Sentinel, ensuring students have access to high-quality vocational programs while remaining connected to their home school.
Through a commitment to academic rigor, personal attention, community partnership, and student well-being, New Riegel Local Schools continue to provide a high-quality education in a small-school setting that prepares students for success beyond graduation.