Research Greenwood Laboratory School Private Schools in Springfield, Missouri

“My children are previous students at Greenwood. When we relocated out of the Springfield area and enrolled them in a major metropolitan public highschool we found out that the Greenwood curriculum is far behind the public schools. I wish we had transferred them out of Greenwood sooner.”

“I have a middle schooler and a high schooler. My observations both pro and con: Pro: small size, privileged students from rich families, access to MSU facilities, some excellent teachers. Con: Fewer instructional days than any other school because GLS does not make up snow days, ends in mid-May, and takes of 4 weeks in the winter; some subpar teachers that are kept on for years; lack of diversity; lack of engaged leadership. We will not return next year.”

“We wanted our children to be challenged and we wanted them to attend a school where discipline was important. At Greenwood the teachers truly focus on the learning.”

“Greenwood has given me a firm foundation to live on in my life over the past 10 years. I am very proud with the education i receive on a day to day basis. The College preparatory classes have proven to give me a step above the rest of the Springfield schools. When i go to sleep each night, i know i will have an excellent future as Greenwood proves daily that it is a step above all other schools in Southwest Missouri. Greenwood has excellent music programs where at least 90% of the students in high school participate in either Concert band or vocal music, which result in each year another music festival win as we have received 1 ratings in past years. The art programs are also just as wonderful. Parent involvement at GHS is a key factor in the life of the school. GHS is my family and home.”

“Greenwood Lab School has offered a small, competitive learning environment for nearly 100 years. This proven tradition of excellence in education prepared our three children for their college education. All three received outstanding academic scholarship offers to their first choice universities. The art and music programs are wonderful, as they prepare the total student in the humanities. Sports and debate programs allow students to become more well-rounded and many Greenwood students annually participate in state championship events in the area of debate, science, art, music and athletics. Parents actively volunteering is another tradition at Greenwood. The environment is like a family.”

“GHS is K-12. It is located on the Missouri State University campus. The class size averages 20-30. The school has a reputation as college prep. Elementary students are taught foreign language in 1st grade. Computers are encouraged and every student participates in public speaking and presentations. The students perform very well in regional and statewide science and art fairs. The school has athletics. In the 1980's the football program won the cities first state championship. Although football has been replaced by soccer, basketball, track, golf and tennis are still played competitively. Having tried both GHS and the public school system, I and chose to enroll my children @ GHS.”

“I have 2 children that attend Greenwood Lab School. We couldn't be more pleased with the quality of teacher, students and achievment that they obtain each year. Greenwood has the EMINTS program that teaches the kids computer skills in every aspect of their learning. The quality of student at Greenwood is outstanding. Parent involvementment is outstanding. Graduating seniors are well prepared for college. Greenwood prepares them for sucess! Check it out!You and your kids will not be sorry.”