For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 790 students in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Bowerman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2148 N Douglas
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1400
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield, MO include Reed Middle School and Bowerman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Woodland Heights, Springfield?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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