Top Rankings
Bellaire Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,167 students in Bellaire Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bellaire Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,167 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bellaire Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#328 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
83%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,670 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,148 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,670
$17,379
Spending / Student
$15,148
$17,327
Best Bellaire Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53299 Pike St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1272
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1272
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bellaire Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54555 Bellaire-neffs Rd
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1635
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-1635
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Bellaire High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 35th St
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-3652
Bellaire, OH 43906
(740) 676-3652
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellaire Local School District?
Bellaire Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,167 students.
What is the rank of Bellaire Local School District?
Bellaire Local School District is ranked #322 out of 909 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellaire Local School District?
83% of Bellaire Local School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellaire Local School District?
Bellaire Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bellaire Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,148 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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