For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Springfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cottonwood River Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
804 E Rock Street
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
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
Gr: 10-12
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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