Nixa Public Schools operates four elementary schools for students in kindergarten through fourth grade: Mathews, Espy, Century, and the newest, High Pointe (named so because it sits on the highest elevation in Christian County), opened in August 2007.

[4] In its Missouri Assessment Program, Nixa Junior High placed fifth in the state in science, eighth in math, and 18th in English.

[4] In the 1800s when most schools in the United States were first starting to become established, there were 84 to 103 one-room schoolhouses scattered throughout Christian County.

In the past 100 years, the Nixa Public School system has grown dramatically.

Nixa Public Schools enable each student to pursue excellence so they can become a productive, contributing member of society.