For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in the neighborhood of Washington Knolls, Springfield, IL.
The top ranked public school in Washington Knolls is Butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington Knolls, Springfield, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Washington Knolls, Springfield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Knolls, Springfield, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Knolls, Springfield, IL include Butler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Knolls, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Knolls, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Knolls, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Washington Knolls, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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