For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,615 students in 62703, IL (there are , serving 510 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 62703, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 62703 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62703, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62703, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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: 13:1 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: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Lee St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Sased Central-proj Ican & Pace
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Taylor Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Rank: #66.
Springfield Southeast High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harvard Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Southern View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3338 S 5th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
Gr: K-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Matheny-withrow Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3245
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3245
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: PK-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Feitshans Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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: 4-8
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
62703, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Gr: PK | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62703, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62703, IL include Iles Elementary School, Lincoln Magnet School and Springfield Ball Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 62703?
15 public schools are located in 62703.
What percentage of students in 62703 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 62703 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62703?
62703 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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