For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 646 students in the neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Historic West Side are Elizabeth Graham Elementary School and Dubois Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
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 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield, IL include Elizabeth Graham Elementary School and Dubois Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Historic West Side, Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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