For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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