For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 6,811 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sangamon County, IL are Iles Elementary School, Douglas School and Sangamon County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sangamon County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Sangamon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sangamon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iles Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Grades: 1-8
| 391 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Magnet School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Williamsville Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3600
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3600
Grades: 5-8
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Glenwood Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2481
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2481
Grades: 7-8
| 753 students
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #88.
Tri-city Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: #99.
Rochester Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 7-8
| 339 students
Rank: #1010.
New Berlin Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 230
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Grades: 5-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1212.
Pawnee Jr/sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2471
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2471
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
Rank: #1313.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #1414.
Riverton Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 530
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Grades: 5-8
| 371 students
Rank: #1515.
Auburn Jr High At Divernon
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1616.
Sangamon Valley Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #1717.
U S Grant Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3170
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #1818.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #1919.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 E Jackson St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #2020.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 S Allis St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Impact
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Safe School Program
Alternative School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Sangamon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital Area School Of Nursing (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Capital College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
303 East Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Grades: PK-3
| 63 students
Po Box 20
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
600 North Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6111
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6111
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
504 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Grades: 5
| 128 students
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sangamon County, IL include Iles Elementary School, Douglas School and Sangamon County Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Sangamon County?
23 public middle schools are located in Sangamon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sangamon County include: Springfield Ball Charter School vs. Iles Elementary School, Lincoln Magnet School vs. Iles Elementary School, Iles Elementary School vs. Springfield Ball Charter School
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