For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 222 students in the neighborhood of Doling, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Doling is Watkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Doling, Springfield, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Doling, Springfield, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
732 W Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Doling, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Doling, Springfield, MO include Watkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Doling, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Doling, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Doling, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Doling, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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