For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,546 students in 62702, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 62702 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62702, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62702, IL Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 elementary schools in 62702, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62702, IL include Douglas School, Wilcox Elementary School and Enos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62702?
7 public elementary schools are located in 62702.
What is the racial composition of students in 62702?
62702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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