For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 283 students in Bowling Green, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bowling Green, MO are Bowling Green Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Bowling Green have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bowling Green, MO (2025-26)
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 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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 middle schools in Bowling Green, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bowling Green, MO include Bowling Green Middle School and Lillian Schaper School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bowling Green?
2 public middle schools are located in Bowling Green.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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