For the 2025 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 27,457 students in Sangamon County, IL (there are 19 private schools, serving 3,826 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Sangamon County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sangamon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sangamon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Gr: 1-8 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 South St
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Gr: PK-4 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lawrence Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3144
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3144
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #66.
Cantrall Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Gr: PK-3 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Williamsville Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3600
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3600
Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Owen Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Avon Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Gr: 2-3 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Tri-city Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Cantrall Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Claypool St
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Gr: 4-6 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 S College St
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2051 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Rochester High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Gr: 3-5 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Williamsville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3361
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
New Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2222.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2323.
Auburn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 N 7th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6817
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6817
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Gr: K-4 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Springfield High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 S Lewis St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,446 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2481
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2481
Gr: 7-8 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Pawnee Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2828.
New Berlin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lindsay School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3600 Fielding Dr
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-0200
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-0200
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Pleasant Plains High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
New Berlin Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3232.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Gr: 5-6 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3333.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Jack Taylor Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Gr: 4-6 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3434.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Gr: 5-8 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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Sangamon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital Area School Of Nursing (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Gr: 9-12
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
303 East Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 20
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 2%
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
504 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Gr: 5 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Gr: PK | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Sangamon County, IL include Iles Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School and Douglas School.
How many public schools are located in Sangamon County?
77 public schools are located in Sangamon County.
What percentage of students in Sangamon County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Sangamon County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sangamon County include: Springfield Ball Charter School vs. Iles Elementary School, Lanphier High School vs. Springfield High School, Black Hawk Elementary School vs. Butler Elementary School
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