Top Rankings
Springfield SD 186 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 12,920 students in Springfield SD 186 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Springfield SD 186 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
35 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
12,920 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
1,002 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Springfield SD 186 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 63% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#628 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Graduation Rate
63%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
45%
16%
% White
35%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$269 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$265 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,809
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,492
$21,244
Best Springfield SD 186 School District Public Schools (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: #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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Hastings Rd
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S College St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Enos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Lee St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Babiak Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-3144
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-3144
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Lanphier High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,084 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3211
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3211
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Elizabeth Graham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Edwards St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3220
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3220
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Springfield Southeast High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
U S Grant Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3170
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Harvard Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Mcclernand Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Southern View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3338 S 5th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
Gr: K-5 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2727.
Dubois Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 S Lincoln Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3066
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3066
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Matheny-withrow Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3245
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3245
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Feitshans Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 E Jackson St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3232.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 S Allis St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Gr: PK | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield SD 186 School District?
Springfield SD 186 School District manages 35 public schools serving 12,920 students.
What is the rank of Springfield SD 186 School District?
Springfield SD 186 School District is ranked #648 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield SD 186 School District?
45% of Springfield SD 186 School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield SD 186 School District?
Springfield SD 186 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Springfield SD 186 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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