For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,240 students in Willow Springs, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Willow Springs, MO are Willow Springs Elementary School, Willow Springs Middle School and Willow Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow Springs, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Willow Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Willow Springs, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Willow Springs High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willow Springs, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Willow Springs, MO include Willow Springs Elementary School, Willow Springs Middle School and Willow Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Willow Springs?
3 public schools are located in Willow Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Springs?
Willow Springs public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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