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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Springfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 14,791 students in Springfield, OH (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,156 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Springfield, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, OH are Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School and Shawnee Middle School/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Springfield, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-4627
Gr: PK-5 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1841 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2403
Gr: PK-6 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Middle School/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Gr: 7-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Snowhill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
531 W Harding Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4410
Gr: K-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
Gr: 6-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Global Impact Stem Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Limestone St Ste B
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-6600
Gr: 7-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
521 Mount Joy St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4280
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
731 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4210
Gr: K-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Snyder Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4430
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Springfield Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 323-6250
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Lagonda Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Mccreight Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4240
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Warder Park-wayne Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 Hillside Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4450
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Schaefer Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Nagley St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4220
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Springfield High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Gr: 7-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Perrin Woods Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
431 W John St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4310
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Springfield School Of Innovation
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Tibbetts Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4260
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631 S Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4150
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Cliff Park High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
821 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2525.
Springfield City Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Community School - Springfield
Charter School
14 N Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45504
(419) 967-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark Early Learning Center
1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Sports Academy
Charter School
501 S Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 660-3172
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield-clark County
Vocational School
1901 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-7368
Gr: 7-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Springfield, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, OH include Kenton Ridge Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School and Shawnee Middle School/high School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
29 public schools are located in Springfield.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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