For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,345 students in 62703, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62703, IL are Iles Elementary School, Lincoln Magnet School and Springfield Ball Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62703 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62703, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62703, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Gr: 1-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 E Jackson St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 S Allis St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Impact
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Co Detention Center
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62703, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62703, IL include Iles Elementary School, Lincoln Magnet School and Springfield Ball Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62703?
8 public middle schools are located in 62703.
What is the racial composition of students in 62703?
62703 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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