Top Rankings
Bath Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,588 students in Bath Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bath Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,588 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bath Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
85%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,880 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,419
$17,379
Spending / Student
$12,880
$17,327
Best Bath Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1837
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bath Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-1839
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bath High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Bath Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bath Local School District?
Bath Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,588 students.
What is the rank of Bath Local School District?
Bath Local School District is ranked #75 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bath Local School District?
85% of Bath Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bath Local School District?
Bath Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bath Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,880 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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