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Best 43402 Ohio Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,232 students in 43402, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 473 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 43402, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 43402, OH are Otsego High School, Conneaut Elementary School and Otsego Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43402 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43402, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best 43402, OH Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otsego High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18505 Tontogany Creek Rd Ste 2
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-4381
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18505 Tontogany Creek Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-4381
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Otsego Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18505 Tontogany Creek Rd Ste 3
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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
Bowling Green Preschool
542 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-3576
Gr: PK | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 43402 Ohio

43402, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
R B Dean Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
140 S Grove St
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-8692
Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2014)
225 Ridge St
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0800
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
South Main Elementary School (Closed 2006)
437 S Main St
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0900
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Wood County Preschool (Closed 2020)
315 S College Dr
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-3576
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 43402, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43402, OH include Otsego High School, Conneaut Elementary School and Otsego Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43402?
9 public schools are located in 43402.
What percentage of students in 43402 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 43402 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43402?
43402 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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