Lakeland Regional School in Springfield, MO, is a nonsectarian, co–ed special education school located in a midsize city neighborhood downtown.
Founded in 1905, the school serves 103 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 and employs 10 teachers.
The school offers an undergraduate program with a total of 8 K–12 students enrolled and 36.84% student diversity.
Annual tuition is $30,000, notably higher than the average private school tuition in Springfield for elementary and high schools.
Lakeland Regional ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for school history based on its founding year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lakeland Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,000
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lakeland Regional School cost?
Lakeland Regional School's tuition is approximately $30,000 for private students.
What is Lakeland Regional School's ranking?
Lakeland Regional School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lakeland Regional School?
The application deadline for Lakeland Regional School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lakeland Regional School located?
Lakeland Regional School is located in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown Springfield.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lakeland Regional School is Greene Co. Youth Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Agnes School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
U.school
Alternative School
425 W Mcdaniel St Ste 160
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 425-6869
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 425-6869
0.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
531 S Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
515 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Missouri State University, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Missouri State University, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Infinity Academy
Special Education School
1613 W Elfindale St
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 861-8977
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 861-8977
1.8 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 18 students
Dayspring Christian School
(Christian)
2157 N Prospect Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
2438 E Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 877-7910
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 877-7910
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
531 S Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 829-6399
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
515 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Missouri State University, 901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5124
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 399 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Discovery Garden Montessori ![Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.]( "Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.")
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
531 S Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 866-5038
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
515 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 866-0667
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Discovery Garden Montessori ![Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.]( "Discovery Garden Montessori Photo - Grace & Courtesy Lessons provided to all students. We help students identify emotions and provide tools to regulate them.")
Montessori School
1515 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 631-4590
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dayspring Christian School
(Christian)
2157 N Prospect Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 869-6095
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
2660 N Grant Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-0150
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 831-0150
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 105 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 S Grant
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-3200
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-3200
0.2 miles
Gr: PK | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Moca-s
(Math: 12%)
205 Park Central East Ste 203
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 616-3159
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 616-3159
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Jarrett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-6600
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-6600
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
918 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 895-6832
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 895-6832
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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