For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 163 students in the neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Laketown is Laketown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Lee St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield, IL include Laketown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Laketown, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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