School Districts of Springfield, Ohio
The Springfield, Ohio, area is served by two separate public school districts: the [[Clark-Shawnee Local School District]] and the [[Springfield City School District]]. Clark-Shawnee Local serves approximately 1,700 students across two schools — Shawnee Elementary School (PreK-6) and Shawnee Middle and High School (7-12) — covering Springfield Township, Bethel Township, and portions of the city of Springfield.[^c1][^c3] Voters rejected three consecutive operating levies for the district in 2025 and 2026, prompting budget reductions.[^c5] The former Possum and Reid elementary buildings were abated and demolished in 2026, while the former Rockway Elementary building was sold for redevelopment as a research facility.[^c8][^c9] Springfield City School District serves the majority of the city of Springfield with 17 school buildings and approximately 7,700 students.[^c2][^c7] The district closed its [[School of Innovation]] in 2026, consolidating students into [[Springfield High School]] as part of broader budget reductions.[^c6]