Best Public Schools in Springfield, IL

The city of Springfield, Illinois is home to 31 schools, including 22 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Springfield School District 186. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement across the district.

A few schools stand out as top performers, including Iles Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the best in the state, and Lincoln Magnet School, a middle school in the top 5% of Illinois. These schools boast exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, some elementary schools like Feitshans Elementary and Matheny-Withrow Elementary struggle, with single-digit proficiency rates in many subjects.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the district. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Washington Middle School, tend to have lower academic performance. Additionally, the presence of a high-performing charter school, Springfield Ball Charter School, suggests that school choice may be an important factor in student success. Overall, the data highlights the challenges facing the Springfield School District 186 in providing equitable educational opportunities for all its students.