Public schools in Bolivar, MO
5 open public schools with an address in Bolivar, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,725
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bolivar public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Bolivar, MO: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,725 students, an average of 545 per school. The largest campus is Bolivar High (831 students), and the largest elementary school is Bolivar Primary (578).
Every listed school belongs to Bolivar R-I. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bolivar
Elementary schools in Bolivar
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Intermediate Sch. Bolivar R-I | 03–05 | 572 | 13.5:1 | |
| Bolivar Primary Bolivar R-I | KG–02 | 578 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Bolivar
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Middle Bolivar R-I | 06–08 | 587 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Bolivar
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar High Bolivar R-I | 09–12 | 831 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bolivar
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Learning Cntr Bolivar R-I | PK–PK | 157 | 17.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.3%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Bolivar schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,725 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bolivar
How many public schools are in Bolivar, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Bolivar: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,725 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bolivar?
All listed public schools with an address in Bolivar belong to Bolivar R-I. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bolivar?
Bolivar High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bolivar, with 831 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bolivar?
No school with an address in Bolivar is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bolivar schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bolivar public schools is 13.5:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bolivar guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities