Top 10 Best Sangamon County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 56 public elementary schools serving 17,793 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sangamon County, IL are Iles Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School and Douglas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sangamon County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sangamon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Sangamon County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iles Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Grades: 1-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Sherman Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
312 South St
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Cantrall Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Grades: PK-3
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #77.
Williamsville Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3600
Grades: 5-8
| 473 students
Rank: #88.
Farmingdale Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Grades: PK-4
| 468 students
Rank: #99.
Cantrall Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
155 Claypool St
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Grades: 4-6
| 214 students
Rank: #1010.
Chatham Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 S College St
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Owen Marsh Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Avon Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sandburg Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2051 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1313.
Ball Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 607 students
Rank: #1414.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Jack Taylor Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Grades: 4-6
| 425 students
Rank: #1515.
Glenwood Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Grades: K-4
| 595 students
Rank: #1616.
Glenwood Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Grades: 5-6
| 726 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Grades: 3-5
| 137 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Tri-city Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1919.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #2020.
Butler Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #2121.
Pawnee Grade School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #2222.
Tri-city Jr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: #2323.
Lindsay School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Fielding Dr
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-0200
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2424.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Grades: 2-3
| 255 students
Rank: #2525.
Laketown Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Lee St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Rank: #2626.
Wilcox Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Hastings Rd
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #2727.
New Berlin Jr High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 230
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #2828.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Grades: 5-8
| 379 students
Rank: #2929.
New Berlin Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #3030.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #3131.
Riverton Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 530
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Grades: 5-8
| 371 students
Rank: #3232.
Auburn Jr High At Divernon
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
303 E Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #3333.
Sangamon Valley Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Black Hawk Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S College St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Enos Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
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Sangamon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
303 East Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Grades: PK-3
| 63 students
Po Box 20
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
600 North Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6111
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
504 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Grades: 5
| 128 students
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sangamon County, IL include Iles Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School and Douglas School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sangamon County?
56 public elementary schools are located in Sangamon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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