For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,142 students in Bowling Green, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 95 private students). 92% 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 Bowling Green High 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 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bowling Green, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Bowling Green, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 Bowling Green High School.
How many public schools are located in Bowling Green?
5 public schools are located in Bowling Green.
What percentage of students in Bowling Green go to public school?
92% 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 33% (majority Black).
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