For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 140 students in 62712, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 130 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in 62712, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62712, IL are Sangamon County Learning Academy and Hazel Dell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62712 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62712, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62712, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Safe School Program
Alternative School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62712, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62712, IL include Sangamon County Learning Academy and Hazel Dell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62712?
4 public schools are located in 62712.
What percentage of students in 62712 go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in 62712 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62712?
62712 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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