For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,490 students in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Government Plaza is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO include Central High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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