For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 790 students in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Woodland Heights are Reed Middle School and Bowerman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Bowerman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2148 N Douglas
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1400
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO include Reed Middle School and Bowerman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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