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Best Springfield Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 6,152 students in Springfield, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, OR are Thurston Elementary School, Douglas Gardens Elementary School and Yolanda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, OR include Thurston Elementary School, Douglas Gardens Elementary School and Yolanda Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Springfield?
17 public elementary schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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