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Schools in Springfield · Springfield Public School District

Springfield’s public schools outscore 98% of Minnesota districts

71% of students in Springfield’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Springfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 13 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
71%
▲ 26 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Spent per student
$14.5K
▼ 15% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.0
MN 14.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
653 students on the public path
In brief

Springfield’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 71% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,519 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Springfield Secondary. Enrollment is up 15% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Raphael Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Springfield’s grade

A+ Test scores

A+: better than 98% of Minnesota school districts. Test scores are above the Minnesota average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 98%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (829)Better than 99%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 302 test results wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Springfield’s students in the tested grades sat them (298 in math, 306 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springfield, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Springfield ElementarySpringfield Public School DistrictA+
7–12Springfield SecondarySpringfield Public School DistrictB−

Springfield’s public schools are run by Springfield Public School District, which also serves Bashaw, Brookville, Burnstown and Clements and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Springfield Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 653 students, up 15% since 2020–21 · 14.0 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$14,519MN $17,091 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 51.1% · 306 students tested
Math71%
State average 44.8% · 298 students tested

Springfield vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Springfield’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SpringfieldA+Springfield Public
Burnstown—Springfield Public
North Star—Springfield Public

All 2 neighbors share Springfield Public with Springfield, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Springfield

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Springfieldby address
Springfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A+
339 students14:1Rate it →
Springfield Secondary
High · Grades 7–12
B−
314 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Raphael Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Catholic
83 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Springfield’s schools

Are Springfield’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Springfield children attend outscore 98% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Springfield in?

Springfield Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 653 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

How much does Springfield spend per student?

$14,519 in Springfield Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Springfield?

Yes: St. Raphael Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 83 students).

Parents talk

What Springfield families are saying about school.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.