For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 754 students in Bellville, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellville, OH are Bellville Elementary School and Clear Fork Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellville, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bellville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bellville, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 School St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Clear Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellville, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bellville, OH include Bellville Elementary School and Clear Fork Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bellville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bellville.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellville?
Bellville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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