For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,100 students in 62704, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62704, IL are Owen Marsh Elementary School, Sandburg Elementary School and Butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62704 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62704, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62704, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owen Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Avon Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2051 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 S College St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
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 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
U S Grant Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3170
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
62704, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62704, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62704, IL include Owen Marsh Elementary School, Sandburg Elementary School and Butler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62704?
8 public elementary schools are located in 62704.
What is the racial composition of students in 62704?
62704 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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