For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 394 students in 62703, IL.
The top ranked public charter school in 62703, IL is Springfield Ball Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 62703 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 62703, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 62703, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
62703, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 62703, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 62703, IL include Springfield Ball Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 62703?
1 public charter schools are located in 62703.
What is the racial composition of students in 62703?
62703 public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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