For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,110 students in 62704, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62704, IL are Owen Marsh Elementary School, Sandburg Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62704 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62704, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62704, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Owen Marsh Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Avon Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sandburg Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2051 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Black Hawk Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S College St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth Graham Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Edwards St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3220
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3220
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Dubois Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 S Lincoln Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3066
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3066
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
62704, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62704, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62704, IL include Owen Marsh Elementary School, Sandburg Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62704?
8 public elementary schools are located in 62704.
What is the racial composition of students in 62704?
62704 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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