For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 395 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in West Central are Campbell Elementary School and Mcgregor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 West Central, Springfield, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 S Grant
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-3200
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-3200
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 W Madison
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-5700
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-5700
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO include Campbell Elementary School and Mcgregor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield?
the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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