For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 430 students in the neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Harvard Park is Harvard Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield, IL include Harvard Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Harvard Park, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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