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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Springfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 13,014 students in Springfield, IL (there are 18 private schools, serving 3,773 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Springfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, IL are Iles Elementary School, Douglas School and Sangamon County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Springfield, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Gr: 1-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Owen Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Avon Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2051 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Springfield High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 S Lewis St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Lindsay School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3600 Fielding Dr
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-0200
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Hastings Rd
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S College St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Enos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Lee St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Babiak Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-3144
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 W Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Lanphier High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3211
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
Sased Central-proj Ican & Pace
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Taylor Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Elizabeth Graham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W Edwards St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3220
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Springfield Southeast High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
U S Grant Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Harvard Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Mcclernand Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Southern View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3338 S 5th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Dubois Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 S Lincoln Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3066
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Matheny-withrow Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3245
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Feitshans Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 E Jackson St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3333.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 S Allis St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Gr: PK | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield, IL include Iles Elementary School, Douglas School and Sangamon County Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Springfield?
39 public schools are located in Springfield.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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