Bowling Green City School District

137 Clough St
Bowling Green, OH 43402-2901
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bowling Green City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,553 students in Bowling Green City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bowling Green City School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,553 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bowling Green City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#402 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
56%
54%
61%
60%
70%
63%
94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,343 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,774 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,343
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,774
$17,235

Best Bowling Green City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conneaut Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
542 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0300
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 Kenwood Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0500
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1079 Fairview Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0200
Gr: 6-9 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 W Poe Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Crim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Scott Hamilton Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0400
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
542 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-3576
Gr: PK | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bowling Green City School District?
Bowling Green City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,553 students.
What is the rank of Bowling Green City School District?
Bowling Green City School District is ranked #406 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green City School District?
76% of Bowling Green City School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowling Green City School District?
Bowling Green City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bowling Green City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,774 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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