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Best 62703 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,525 students in 62703, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 62703 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62703, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62703, IL Public Elementary Schools (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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Project Impact
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
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
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62703, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62703, IL include Iles Elementary School, Lincoln Magnet School and Springfield Ball Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62703?
13 public elementary schools are located in 62703.
What is the racial composition of students in 62703?
62703 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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