For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 300 students in Springfield, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Springfield, MN is Springfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Springfield, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Springfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cottonwood River Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
804 E Rock Street
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Springfield On-line High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12 South Burns Avenue
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, MN include Springfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Springfield?
1 public elementary schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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