For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 265 students in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oak Ridge are Douglas School and Enos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Enos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield, IL include Douglas School and Enos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Oak Ridge, Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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