Best Public Schools in Springfield, OR

The city of Springfield, Oregon is home to 21 schools serving grades K-12, including 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools, all part of the Springfield School District 19. The district is ranked 93 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the data. Thurston Elementary School ranks 118 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Douglas Gardens Elementary School also has notably higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At the high school level, Academy of Arts and Academics ranks 56 out of 268 Oregon high schools and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science among the high schools in the data set.

The schools in the district show a wide range of performance and characteristics, with significant gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Socioeconomic factors, as indicated by the high free and reduced lunch rates at many schools, appear to be playing a significant role in student performance. The presence of public charter schools like the Academy of Arts and Academics and Willamette Leadership Academy provides families with additional educational options, which may benefit some students.