For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 203 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Northwest Springfield is Bissett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bissett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3014 W Calhoun
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-2800
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-2800
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield, MO include Bissett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Northwest Springfield, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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