Bath Local School District

2650 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801-2246
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Bath Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,625 students in Bath Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bath Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,625 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bath Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#78 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
80%
54%
78%
60%
79%
63%
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
85%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,090 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,587 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,090
$17,295
Spending / Student
$12,587
$17,243

Best Bath Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2450 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bath High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Bath Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bath Local School District?
Bath Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,625 students.
What is the rank of Bath Local School District?
Bath Local School District is ranked #75 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bath Local School District?
85% of Bath Local School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bath Local School District?
Bath Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bath Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,587 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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