For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,630 students in 62702, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,767 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 62702, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62702, IL are Douglas School, Wilcox Elementary School and Enos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62702 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62702, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62702, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Wilcox Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Hastings Rd
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Enos Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Lanphier High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #55.
Jane Addams Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Babiak Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-3144
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-3144
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Mcclernand Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgely Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3211
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3211
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
62702, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62702, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62702, IL include Douglas School, Wilcox Elementary School and Enos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62702?
8 public schools are located in 62702.
What percentage of students in 62702 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 62702 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62702?
62702 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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