Bellaire Local

Bellaire Local is a three-school district in Ohio serving roughly 1,167 students across Bellaire Elementary School (PK–4, 489 students), Bellaire Middle School (5–8, 368 students), and Bellaire High School (9–12, 310 students). There is no alternative school. As a district, Bellaire Local ranks 255th of 773 Ohio districts — the 67th percentile — with 3 stars, putting it solidly above average for the state.

Academically, Bellaire Middle School is the district's engine, ranking 337th of 1,046 schools (68th percentile, 3 stars) in 2025–26. Its Algebra I proficiency is 100% versus 61.6% statewide, 8th grade math is 98.2% versus 52.0%, 5th grade math 88.8% versus 59.1%, and 5th and 8th grade science are 80.6% and 76.3%. Bellaire Elementary School is strongest in the early grades — 3rd grade math 93.4% versus 62.1% state and 3rd grade ELA 83.5% versus 63.4% — despite the highest economic need in the district (99.39% free/reduced lunch) and the largest student-teacher ratio (18.8). Bellaire High School is the most improved, moving from 2 stars and the 42nd–44th percentile to 3 stars and the 59th percentile, with gains in every reported End of Course subject and a 93.3% graduation rate.

Parents should note the shared challenges. Chronic absenteeism is above 32% at all three schools, and the middle (42.4%) and high school (40.4%) exceed the district rate of 38.1%. Sixth grade is the middle school's weak spot, with math at 52.3% and ELA at 47.2%, both below state. Fourth grade ELA at the elementary fell to 53.1%, below the state's 61.8%. Algebra I also shows a striking internal gap: 100% at the middle school versus 64.1% at the high school.