For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 265 students in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Oak Ridge are Douglas School and Enos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL (2024-25)
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.
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
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL include Douglas School and Enos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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