For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,091 students in 65807, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 65807, MO are Carver Middle School, Sherwood Elementary School and Cowden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 65807 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 65807, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65807, MO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 W Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2524 S. Golden
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Cowden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2927 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2352 S Weaver
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3745 S Broadway
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4400
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2403 S Holland
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4100
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 E Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-5200
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-5200
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Jeffries Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4051 S Scenic
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3900
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
3990 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4055
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4055
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
1631 W Bennett
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 895-6240
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 895-6240
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
3992 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4050
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4050
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
65807, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 65807, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 65807, MO include Carver Middle School, Sherwood Elementary School and Cowden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 65807?
11 public elementary schools are located in 65807.
What is the racial composition of students in 65807?
65807 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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