For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,221 students in Bowling Green, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 95 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bowling Green, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bowling Green, MO are Bowling Green Middle School, Bowling Green Elementary School and Lillian Schaper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowling Green, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bowling Green have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bowling Green, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Bowling Green, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lillian Schaper (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
902 Independence Dr Box 86
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bowling Green, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Bowling Green, MO include Bowling Green Middle School, Bowling Green Elementary School and Lillian Schaper School.
How many public schools are located in Bowling Green?
4 public schools are located in Bowling Green.
What percentage of students in Bowling Green go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bowling Green are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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