For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 587 students in Bolivar, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bolivar, MO is Bolivar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolivar, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Bolivar have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bolivar, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 W Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-3811
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bolivar, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bolivar Severely Handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1250 North Hartford Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Gr: PK-12
Exceptional Pupil Coop (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1510 E Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Exceptional Pupil Coop. (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
316 West Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bolivar, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bolivar, MO include Bolivar Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bolivar?
1 public middle schools are located in Bolivar.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar?
Bolivar public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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