For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 27,191 students in Springfield, MO (there are , serving 3,812 private students). 88% 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 Cherokee Middle 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 40%), 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Springfield, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
David Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 S Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3600
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3600
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Willard Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3850 N Farm Rd 159
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2526 S Hillsboro
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3710 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,918 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
York Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Nichols
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Glendale High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2727 S Ingram Mill
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,449 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Barataria
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2934 E Bennett
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4700
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Robberson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4595 Farm Road 140
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 869-0600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 869-0600
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2323.
Willard Intermediate-south
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 S.miller
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 742-5440
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 742-5440
Gr: 5-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 W Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2525.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2524 S. Golden
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Cowden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2927 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Willard South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4151 W Division
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6308
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6308
Gr: PK-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2828.
Greene Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2929.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 S Delaware
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2352 S Weaver
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3333.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
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
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2403 S Holland
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4100
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Springfield, Missouri 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1126 N Broadway
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Greene Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1601 East Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Storefront School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
940 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Gr: 3-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Springfield, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Springfield, MO include Cherokee Middle School, Gray Elementary School and Mcbride Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
68 public schools are located in Springfield.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Springfield include: Wilder Elementary School vs. Sequiota Elementary School, Robberson Elementary School vs. Fremont Elementary School, Parkview High School vs. Kickapoo High School
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