For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,309 students in 65803, MO (there are , serving 287 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 65803, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 65803, MO are Truman Elementary School, Robberson Elementary School and Pleasant View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65803 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65803, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65803, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3850 N Farm Rd 159
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Robberson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Grades: K-5
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
Rank: #55.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
732 W Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3319 N Grant
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-8000
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,079 students
Rank: #88.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2814 N Fremont
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1700
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bowerman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2148 N Douglas
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1400
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1630 N Weller
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1900
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
2757 E Division
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1300
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 65803, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65803, MO include Truman Elementary School, Robberson Elementary School and Pleasant View Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 65803?
12 public schools are located in 65803.
What percentage of students in 65803 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 65803 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65803?
65803 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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