For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 653 students in Springfield, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Springfield, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, MN are Springfield Elementary School and Springfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Springfield, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Gr: 7-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Springfield, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, MN include Springfield Elementary School and Springfield Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
2 public schools are located in Springfield.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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