For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 341 students in the neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Tom Watkins is Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2205 W Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2000
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield, MO include Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Tom Watkins, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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