Best Schools in Nixa, Missouri
11 schools · 5 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Nixa?
Use this page to compare every school in Nixa by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mathews Elem.
Elementary · Nixa Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Espy Elem.
Elementary · Nixa Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate
Middle · Nixa Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Nixa for 2026 are Mathews Elem. (7.8/10), Espy Elem. (7.8/10), and Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$261,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
11
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$261,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.8/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Nixa schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Nixa
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathews Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Espy Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Nixa Junior High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Summit Intermediate School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Century Elem. | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | High Pointe Elem. | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Nixa High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | John Thomas School of Discover | 5.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $82,548
- Median home value
- $261,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
45% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Nixa compares
Missouri rank
#90 of 258
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Missouri avg (6.3)
Median household income
$83k
125% of Missouri median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Nixa, Missouri
Nixa, Missouri offers a compact but high-performing public school landscape that stands out in the Springfield metro area. The city's 11 ranked public schools carry an average score of 7.6 out of 10 — a strong collective baseline that reflects consistent academic delivery across grade levels. Seven of those 11 schools, or 64%, score 7 or above, meaning parents have real choice here without having to hunt for the one standout option in an otherwise uneven field.
At the top sits Mathews Elementary, rated 9.3 out of 10 and among the strongest elementary programs in the region. Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate follows at 8.7, giving families continuity as students move from elementary into the middle grades — a transition point where performance often drops in peer cities. High Pointe Elementary (8.6), John Thomas School of Discovery (8.4), and Espy Elementary (8.1) round out a top tier of five schools that all score above 8, an unusual cluster of consistent excellence at the elementary level.
That concentration of strength in the elementary grades is the defining feature of Nixa's school landscape. Parents of younger children have multiple high-rated options within the same district, which limits the zip-code anxiety that drives school-driven housing decisions in many comparable cities. The middle school picture holds up well too — Inman's 8.7 signals that academic momentum carries forward rather than fading after fifth grade.
Practically speaking, Nixa operates as a single unified district, so school assignment follows attendance zones rather than open enrollment choice. Parents relocating to Nixa should map their target neighborhoods against specific school boundaries before committing to a street address. Given that 7 of 11 schools clear the 7.0 threshold, most zones will land a family in solid academic territory — but the gap between an 8-plus school and a lower-rated option is worth confirming before signing a lease. The data here rewards a quick zone check rather than assuming any address in Nixa delivers the same outcome.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 439 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 400 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 585 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.9 |
| 4 | 617 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.9 |
| 5 | 490 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.5 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 389 students · 5th–6th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 1,073 students · 7th–8th | 7.2 |
| 3 | 468 students · 4th–6th | 7.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,987 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.8 |
| 2 | 100 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.6 |
Schools in Nixa
Nixa, Missouri · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$82,548
Median Home Value
$261,300
Median Rent
$985/mo
Population
35,243
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Community Profile
Nixa has a median household income of $82,548. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $261,300, with a median rent of $985/month. The local poverty rate of 6.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Missouri
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Missouri
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Nixa, Missouri
How many schools are in Nixa, Missouri?
Nixa has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Nixa, Missouri?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Nixa is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Nixa, Missouri?
The top-ranked school in Nixa on MySchoolScout is Mathews Elem. with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Nixa, Missouri?
The top-ranked elementary school in Nixa on MySchoolScout is Mathews Elem. with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Nixa, Missouri?
The top-ranked middle school in Nixa on MySchoolScout is Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Nixa, Missouri?
The top-ranked high school in Nixa on MySchoolScout is Nixa High with a composite score of 6.3/10.
How many school districts serve Nixa, Missouri?
Nixa is served by 1 school district: Nixa Public Schools.
What is the education level in Nixa, Missouri?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Nixa have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Nixa, Missouri?
The median household income in Nixa is approximately $82,548 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nixa, Missouri?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Nixa is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Nixa, Missouri?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.