For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 1,490 students in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO include Central High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield?
1 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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