For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 300 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in West Central is Mcgregor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 W Madison
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-5700
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-5700
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield, MO include Mcgregor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield?
the neighborhood of West Central, Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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