For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,433 students in 62703, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 62703, IL are Springfield Southeast High School and Edwin A Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62703 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62703, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62703 have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Springfield Southeast High School, with 60% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62703, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
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: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Impact
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Gr: 4-12
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
62703, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
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 high schools in 62703, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 62703, IL include Springfield Southeast High School and Edwin A Lee Elementary School.
How many public high schools are located in 62703?
4 public high schools are located in 62703.
What is the racial composition of students in 62703?
62703 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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