Best Schools in Springfield, Missouri
82 schools · 47 Elementary · 10 Middle · 10 High · 15 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $62,096
- Median home value
- $206,571
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 19 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 47%
42% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Springfield compares
Missouri rank
#94 of 257
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Missouri avg (6.3)
Median household income
$62k
94% of Missouri median
Schools in this city
69
About Schools in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri gives parents genuine choice. The city's 56 ranked public schools span a meaningful performance range, averaging 6.3 out of 10 — a solid baseline that reflects a mix of strong performers and schools still working toward consistency. With 20 schools scoring 7 or above, 36% of the district clears a threshold most parents would consider competitive, giving families real options without having to chase a single standout institution.
Central High anchors the top of the list at 8.7 out of 10, the city's highest-rated school and a strong destination for high schoolers whose families can make the location work. At the elementary level, the concentration of quality is notable: Watkins and McBride each earn 8.2, while Pershing and Walt Disney Elementary both score 8.0. Four elementary schools hitting 8.0 or above in the same city tells parents that strong foundational years are achievable across multiple neighborhoods — not confined to one corner of town.
The gap between the city's average (6.3) and its top tier (8.0–8.7) matters for research strategy. Springfield is not a flat, uniformly performing district. Schools in the lower half of the ranked 56 lag noticeably behind the leaders, which means zip code and assignment zone have real consequences for a child's experience. Parents who assume proximity to a top-rated neighborhood guarantees a top-rated school should verify the assignment boundaries directly with Springfield Public Schools before committing to a home.
For most families, the practical takeaway is this: Springfield rewards deliberate school shopping. The elementary tier especially offers several high-performing options, so parents of younger children have the strongest selection to compare. Families with high schoolers should look closely at Central High while also benchmarking any assigned school against the 7.0 threshold — a quick filter that narrows the 56-school field to the 20 that consistently outperform the district average. Use those ratings as a starting point, then layer in specific program offerings, commute, and extracurriculars before making a final call.
Elementary Schools
47 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 385 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 155 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 537 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 4 | 250 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 353 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 6 | 305 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 7 | 337 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 8 | 358 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 9 | 269 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 10 | 238 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 11 | 333 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 |
| 12 | 227 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 13 | 384 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 14 | 165 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 15 | 390 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 16 | 477 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.2 |
| 17 | 346 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 18 | 249 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 19 | 191 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 20 | 339 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.6 |
| 21 | 409 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.6 |
| 22 | 404 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.4 |
| 23 | 402 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.3 |
| 24 | 415 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
| 25 | 395 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 |
Show 22 more elementary schools
| 26 | 219 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 27 | 387 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 28 | 374 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 29 | 232 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 30 | 396 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 31 | 279 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 32 | 205 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 33 | 288 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 34 | 176 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 | ||
| 35 | 437 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.0 | ||
| 36 | 204 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 | ||
| 37 | 338 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.8 | ||
| Private Schools 10 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Private
65 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
153 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS OF SPRINGFIELD
Private
54 students · Pre-K–7th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | ST AGNES SCHOOL
Private
198 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL
Private
203 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL
Private
445 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
Private
12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | DISCOVERY GARDEN MONTESSORI
Private
14 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | INFINITY ACADEMY
Private
20 students · 5th–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | KINGSWOOD PROGRAMS
Private
12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 746 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 427 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 632 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 509 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 5 | 322 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 6 | 372 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 7 | 501 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 8 | 289 students · 5th–6th | 6.5 |
| 9 | 409 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 10 | 693 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 |
High Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,449 students · 6th–12th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 1,918 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 3 | 1,274 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 4 | 1,079 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 5 | 1,369 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 6 | 17 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 7 | 16 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 8 | 14 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 9 | 12 students · 5th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Private
380 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 118 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 152 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.2 | ||
| 4 | 216 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.9 | ||
| 5 | 139 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 6 | 885 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 7 | 1,747 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | THE SUMMIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Private
136 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | LAKELAND REGIONAL SCHOOL
Private
95 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
191 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | GREENWOOD LABORATORY SCHOOL
Private
396 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | GRACE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
Private
223 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | NEW COVENANT ACADEMY
Private
694 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | 17 students · Kindergarten–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | U.SCHOOL
Private
18 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Springfield
Springfield, Missouri · 82 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 8 ZIP codes
Median Income
$62,096
Median Home Value
$206,571
Median Rent
$938/mo
Population
236,423
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
47%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
27.1%
Community Profile
Springfield has a median household income of $62,096. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $206,571, with a median rent of $938/month. The area has a poverty rate of 27.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Missouri
- Total Schools
- 82
- Elementary
- 47
- Middle
- 10
- High
- 10
- Districts
- 5
- Avg Rating
- 6.5/10
Resources
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Springfield, Missouri
How many schools are in Springfield, Missouri?
Springfield has 82 schools, including 63 public and 19 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Springfield, Missouri?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Springfield is 6.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Springfield, Missouri?
The top-ranked school in Springfield on MySchoolScout is Central High with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Springfield, Missouri?
The top-ranked elementary school in Springfield on MySchoolScout is Mcbride Elem. with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Springfield, Missouri?
The top-ranked middle school in Springfield on MySchoolScout is Cherokee Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in Springfield, Missouri?
The top-ranked high school in Springfield on MySchoolScout is Central High with a composite score of 8.8/10.
How many school districts serve Springfield, Missouri?
Springfield is served by 5 school districts: Division of Youth Service, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled, Springfield R-xii, Sturgeon R-v, Willard R-ii.
What is the education level in Springfield, Missouri?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Springfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Springfield, Missouri?
The median household income in Springfield is approximately $62,096 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Springfield, Missouri?
Yes, Springfield has 19 private schools alongside 63 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Summit Preparatory School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Springfield, Missouri?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Springfield is 12.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Springfield, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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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.