Illinois›Sangamon County›Springfield
Best Schools in Springfield, Illinois
Compare 31 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
31
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
13,014
Total Students
Across Springfield
12.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
31 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score23%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,308 students at Springfield High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Iles Elem School
publicmiddleGrade 1-8
1700 S 15Th St, Springfield, IL 62703
3.4
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincoln Magnet School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
300 S 11Th St, Springfield, IL 62703
3.1
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
0%
Owen Marsh Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
1100 Avon Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
2.1
Rating
Students
324
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sandburg Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
2051 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
2.1
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Butler Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
1701 S Macarthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62704
1.6
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Springfield High School
publichighGrade 9-12
101 S Lewis St, Springfield, IL 62704
1.5
Rating
Students
1,308
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
0%
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
1.5
Rating
Students
709
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wilcox Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
2000 Hastings Rd, Springfield, IL 62702
1.4
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lindsay School
publicelementaryK-5
3600 Fielding Dr, Springfield, IL 62711
1.4
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Springfield Ball Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
2530 E Ash St, Springfield, IL 62703
1.4
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jefferson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3001 S Allis St, Springfield, IL 62703
1
Rating
Students
517
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harvard Park Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
2501 S 11Th St, Springfield, IL 62703
1
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Feitshans Elem Sch
publicelementaryK-5
1101 S 15Th St, Springfield, IL 62703
1
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Springfield Southeast High Sch
publichighGrade 9-12
2350 E Ash St, Springfield, IL 62703
1
Rating
Students
1,229
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
U S Grant Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1800 W Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62704
1
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2300 E Jackson St, Springfield, IL 62703
1
Rating
Students
516
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
0%
Elizabeth Graham Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
900 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62704
1
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
publichighK-12
1201 Bunn Ave, Springfield, IL 62703
1
Rating
Students
204
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Southern View Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
3338 S 5Th St, Springfield, IL 62703
1
Rating
Students
171
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ridgely Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
2040 N 8Th St, Springfield, IL 62702
1
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Springfield
Springfield, Illinois is home to 31 schools serving over 13,014 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Springfield, Illinois?
There are 31 schools in Springfield, serving 13,014 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Springfield?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Springfield include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Springfield?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Springfield is 12.7:1.