Total enrollment
2,797
-34 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Bolivar
Missouri · Public K-12
In Bolivar, Missouri, public K-12 schools total 6 and serve approximately 2,797 students, with an average school size of 466.
7-year change in Bolivar
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 93%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
11,170
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,797
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLIVAR HIGH | High | 09-12 | 831 |
| BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH. | Elementary | 03-05 | 572 |
| BOLIVAR MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 587 |
| BOLIVAR PRIMARY | Elementary | KG-02 | 578 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR | Elementary | PK-PK | 157 |
| Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSE | Elementary | PK-PK | 72 |
About Bolivar
Public education in Bolivar, Missouri runs across 6 schools that serves roughly 2,797 students. By footprint, Bolivar sits in the mid-sized bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Bolivar average about 466 students each, 22% higher than the Missouri norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Bolivar has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,831 students to 2,797. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bolivar discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.