For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,877 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Southeast Springfield are Wilder Elementary School, Pershing Middle School and Pershing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2526 S Hillsboro
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #44.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Barataria
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Glendale High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2727 S Ingram Mill
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO include Wilder Elementary School, Pershing Middle School and Pershing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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