Top 10 Best Springfield Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,178 students in Springfield, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Springfield, IL are Douglas School, Lawrence Education Center and Sangamon County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Springfield, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Springfield High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Springfield, IL Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lawrence Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3144
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Springfield High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 S Lewis St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #55.
Springfield Southeast High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #66.
Lanphier High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #77.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Grades: PK-12
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Co Detention Center
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Safe School Program
Alternative School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Springfield, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Springfield, IL include Douglas School, Lawrence Education Center and Sangamon County Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Springfield, IL?
11 public high schools are located in Springfield, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield, IL?
Springfield, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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