Public schools in Springfield, MO
66 open public schools with an address in Springfield, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
66
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
27,772
66 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Springfield public schools
The federal directory lists 66 public schools in Springfield, MO: 36 elementary, 10 middle, 12 high, 8 combined or other. The 66 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 27,772 students, an average of 421 per school. The largest campus is Moca-S (2,345 students), and the largest elementary school is Walt Disney Elem. (514).
Springfield R-XII operates the most schools here (55), and 3 regular districts have at least one Springfield campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Springfield
Springfield R-XII
Public school district
55 schools in Springfield · 56 total
Division of Youth Service
State operated agency
4 schools in Springfield · 30 total
Willard R-II
Public school district
4 schools in Springfield · 9 total
Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled
State operated agency
1 school in Springfield · 35 total
Ozarks Technical Comm College
Other local education agency
1 school in Springfield
Sturgeon R-V
Public school district
1 school in Springfield · 4 total
Elementary schools in Springfield
36| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 429 | 5.6:1 | |
| Bissett Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 187 | 11.3:1 | |
| Bowerman Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 275 | 12:1 | |
| Boyd Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 347 | 16.5:1 | |
| Cowden Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 273 | 14:1 | |
| David Harrison Elementary Springfield R-XII | PK–04 | 371 | 17.3:1 | |
| Delaware Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 347 | 12.3:1 | |
| Field Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 401 | 16:1 | |
| Fremont Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 360 | 13.1:1 | |
| Gray Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–04 | 474 | 17.6:1 | |
| Hickory Hills Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 340 | 17.9:1 | |
| Holland Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 218 | 11.2:1 | |
| Horace Mann Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 378 | 14.3:1 | |
| Jeffries Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 405 | 14.5:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 356 | 14.6:1 | |
| McBride Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–04 | 380 | 14.6:1 | |
| McGregor Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 286 | 10.8:1 | |
| Pershing Elem. Springfield R-XII | 01–05 | 142 | 14.2:1 | |
| Pittman Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 235 | 13.4:1 | |
| Pleasant View Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 189 | 15.8:1 | |
| Rountree Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 210 | 15:1 | |
| Sequiota Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 319 | 15.6:1 | |
| Sherwood Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 396 | 13.9:1 | |
| Sunshine Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 353 | 13.1:1 | |
| Truman Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 316 | 14.8:1 | |
| Walt Disney Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 514 | 17.7:1 | |
| Watkins Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 252 | 12.9:1 | |
| Weaver Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 264 | 14.7:1 | |
| Weller Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 292 | 13.6:1 | |
| Westport Elem. Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 351 | 11.7:1 | |
| Wilder Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 326 | 15.2:1 | |
| Willard Central Elem. Willard R-II | PK–04 | 404 | 12.5:1 | |
| Willard Orchard Hills Elem Willard R-II | PK–04 | 394 | 11.5:1 | |
| Willard South Elem. Willard R-II | PK–04 | 395 | 11.7:1 | |
| Williams Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 412 | 14:1 | |
| York Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 225 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Springfield
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Middle Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 618 | 13.1:1 | |
| Cherokee Middle Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 765 | 16.8:1 | |
| Hickory Hills Middle Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 456 | 15.7:1 | |
| Jarrett Middle Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 483 | 12.9:1 | |
| Pershing Middle Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 702 | 16.1:1 | |
| Pipkin Middle Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 359 | 10.9:1 | |
| Pleasant View Middle Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 331 | 14.4:1 | |
| Reed Middle Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 561 | 12.9:1 | |
| Westport Middle School Springfield R-XII | 06–08 | 399 | 11.1:1 | |
| Willard Intermediate-South Willard R-II | 05–06 | 284 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Springfield
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High Springfield R-XII · Magnet | 06–12 | 1,428 | 11.6:1 | |
| Community Learning Ctr. Division of Youth Service | 06–12 | 9 | 4.5:1 | |
| Datema House Division of Youth Service | 05–12 | 10 | 10:1 | |
| Excel School Division of Youth Service | 06–12 | 23 | 11.5:1 | |
| Glendale High Springfield R-XII | 09–12 | 1,357 | 17:1 | |
| Graff Career Center Ozarks Technical Comm College · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Hillcrest High Springfield R-XII | 09–12 | 1,065 | 16.2:1 | |
| Juvenile Justice Ctr. Springfield R-XII · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Kickapoo High Springfield R-XII | 09–12 | 1,923 | 19.3:1 | |
| Parkview High Springfield R-XII | 09–12 | 1,182 | 15.4:1 | |
| Study Alternative High Springfield R-XII · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Wilson Creek Group Home Division of Youth Service | 06–12 | 12 | 6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Springfield
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adah Fulbright Early Childhood Springfield R-XII | PK–PK | 189 | 11.1:1 | |
| Arthur Mallory Early Childhood Springfield R-XII | PK–PK | 143 | 8.9:1 | |
| Campbell Elem. Springfield R-XII | PK–PK | 129 | 9.9:1 | |
| Greene Valley School Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Special Education School | KG–12 | 35 | 5:1 | |
| Moca-S Sturgeon R-V · Virtual | KG–12 | 2,345 | 25.7:1 | |
| MOCAP Attendance Center Springfield R-XII · Virtual | KG–12 | 993 | 10.8:1 | |
| Phelps Gifted Ctr. Springfield R-XII | 01–12 | 0 | — | |
| Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr Springfield R-XII | PK–PK | 155 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.7%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black9.2%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 62 Springfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (27,772 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Springfield
How many public schools are in Springfield, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 66 open public schools with a location address in Springfield: 36 elementary, 10 middle, 12 high, 8 combined or other. Together they reported 27,772 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Springfield?
Schools with an address in Springfield belong to 6 education agencies, led by Springfield R-XII (55 schools), Division of Youth Service (4 schools), Willard R-II (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Springfield?
Kickapoo High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Springfield, with 1,923 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Springfield?
No school with an address in Springfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Springfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Springfield public schools is 13.6:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Springfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities