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Best Springfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,928 students in Springfield, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 323 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Springfield, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, OR are Thurston Elementary School, Academy Of Arts And Academics and Douglas Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Springfield, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7345 Thurston Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6411
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Arts And Academics
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 Main St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6728
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Douglas Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3680 Jasper Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6387
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yolanda Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2350 Yolanda Ave
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6418
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Thurston Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6300 Thurston Rd
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6368
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
526 66th St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6308
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Walterville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40589 Mckenzie Hwy
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6415
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth Page Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Hayden Bridge Rd
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6407
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2109 J St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6395
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Briggs Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2355 Yolanda Ave
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 Aspen St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6383
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1084 G St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 644-8865
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Thurston High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
333 58th St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Agnes Stewart Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S 32nd St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Hamlin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
326 Centennial Blvd
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6356
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 N 51st St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 988-2511
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
935 Filbert Ln
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 744-6403
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Guy Lee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Harlow Rd
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6391
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Willamette Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Q St Ste 13
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 246-2840
Gr: 6-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Gateways High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 10th St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-8862
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
Springfield High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
875 7th St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Springfield, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, OR include Thurston Elementary School, Academy Of Arts And Academics and Douglas Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
21 public schools are located in Springfield.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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