For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 961 students in 43402, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43402, OH are Bowling Green Middle School and Otsego Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43402 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43402, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43402, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Fairview Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0200
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0200
Grades: 6-9
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Otsego Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18505 Tontogany Creek Rd Ste 3
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-4381
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-4381
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
43402, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R B Dean Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
140 S Grove St
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-8692
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-8692
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
225 Ridge St
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0800
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0800
Grades: K-5
| 133 students
437 S Main St
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0900
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0900
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
315 S College Dr
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-3576
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 352-3576
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43402, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43402, OH include Bowling Green Middle School and Otsego Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43402?
2 public middle schools are located in 43402.
What is the racial composition of students in 43402?
43402 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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