For the 2024 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 23,772 students in Springfield, MO (there are , serving 3,680 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Springfield, MO are David Harrison Elementary School, Gray Elementary School and Mcbride Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Springfield, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3055 W Kildee Lane
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-5800
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2102 W Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4000
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4000
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5005 S Farm Rd 135
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4500
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4500
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 E Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #55.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 S Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3600
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3600
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Sequiota Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3414 S Mentor Rd
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5400
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Hickory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3850 N Farm Rd 159
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2526 S Hillsboro
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
Willard Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2625 N Farm Rd 101
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Rank: #1111.
Greene Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1212.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3710 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 students
Rank: #1313.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #1414.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
York Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Nichols
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #1717.
Willard South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 W Division
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6308
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6308
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rank: #1818.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Barataria
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Cowden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2927 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Robberson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4595 Farm Road 140
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 869-0600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 869-0600
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #2222.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1505 S Delaware
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2352 S Weaver
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2934 E Bennett
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4700
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #2626.
Glendale High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2727 S Ingram Mill
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #2727.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #2828.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
Rank: #2929.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3745 S Broadway
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4400
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #3030.
Bingham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2126 E. Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3400
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3400
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3131.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #3232.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3325 W Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #3333.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2524 S. Golden
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #3434.
Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
732 W Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #3535.
Willard Intermediate-south
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 S.miller
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 742-5440
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 742-5440
Grades: 5-6
| 289 students
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Springfield, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1126 N Broadway
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Greene Valley (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1601 East Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Grades: Inquire with school
| 40 students
906 W Portland
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4600
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Storefront School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
940 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Springfield, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Springfield, MO include David Harrison Elementary School, Gray Elementary School and Mcbride Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield, MO?
65 public schools are located in Springfield, MO.
What percentage of students in Springfield, MO go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield, MO?
Springfield, MO public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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