For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,615 students in 62703, IL (there are , serving 510 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 62703, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62703, IL are Iles Elementary School, Lincoln Magnet School and Laketown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62703 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62703, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62703, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iles Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Grades: 1-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Laketown Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Lee St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Springfield Southeast High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #66.
Sased Central-proj Ican & Pace
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Taylor Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Southern View Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3338 S 5th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #88.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #99.
Matheny-withrow Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3245
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3245
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #1010.
Harvard Park Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3214
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1111.
Feitshans Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 E Jackson St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3182
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 S Allis St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5810
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Impact
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Co Detention Center
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
62703, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62703, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62703, IL include Iles Elementary School, Lincoln Magnet School and Laketown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62703?
15 public schools are located in 62703.
What percentage of students in 62703 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 62703 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62703?
62703 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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