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Best Schools in Bellefontaine, OH

8 public K-12 schools in Bellefontaine from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

8 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Bellefontaine, OH using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

8
Schools
4,406
Students
Avg Quality
16:1
Avg Class Size

How the Bellefontaine Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Bellefontaine, OH enrolls 4,406 students across 8 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 16:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Bellefontaine is Bellefontaine High School, scoring 41/100 (D) with 643 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Bellefontaine schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Bellefontaine housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Bellefontaine student-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Bellefontaine is typically wider than the Bellefontaine-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Bellefontaine, OH?

The top-rated school in Bellefontaine is Bellefontaine High School with a quality score of 41/100. There are 8 public schools in Bellefontaine with 4,406 total students.

How many schools are in Bellefontaine, OH?

Bellefontaine has 8 public schools with a total enrollment of 4,406 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 16:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.