Springfield: Schools & Education
There are 67 public schools in Springfield. Kickapoo High is the largest at 1,881 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 25,096 students.
- ~2,537 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
67 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,537 residents per school. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (20)
Schools (67)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, OZARKS TECHNICAL COMM COLLEGE, SPRINGFIELD R-XII, STURGEON R-V |
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 67 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 25,096 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,958 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 13,648 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 54.4% |
| Schools Count | 67 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (14)
Colleges (14)
| Nearest College · Name | Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Springfield |
| Nearest College · Phone | 4178812110102 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2214 S Brentwood Blvd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (417) 883-1974 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 65804 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3797 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 6 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (6)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 102 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 7 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 31.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 13 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12