For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 113 students in 62712, IL (there are , serving 130 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in 62712, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62712, IL are Sangamon County Learning Academy and Hazel Dell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62712 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62712, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62712, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Office Of Car/tech Education
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Safe School Program
Alternative School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
62712, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital Area School Of Nursing (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62712, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62712, IL include Sangamon County Learning Academy and Hazel Dell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62712?
5 public schools are located in 62712.
What percentage of students in 62712 go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in 62712 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62712?
62712 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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