For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,836 students in Bowling Green, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bowling Green, OH are Conneaut Elementary School, Otsego Elementary School and Kenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowling Green, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bowling Green have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bowling Green, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conneaut Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
542 Haskins Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0300
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0300
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18505 Tontogany Creek Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-4381
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-4381
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Kenwood Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0500
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0500
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Crim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Scott Hamilton Ave
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0400
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-0400
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Bowling Green, 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 elementary schools in Bowling Green, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bowling Green, OH include Conneaut Elementary School, Otsego Elementary School and Kenwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bowling Green?
6 public elementary schools are located in Bowling Green.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bowling Green are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bowling Green include: Kenwood Elementary School vs. Crim Elementary School, Crim Elementary School vs. Conneaut Elementary School, Crim Elementary School vs. Kenwood Elementary School
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