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Best Public Elementary Schools in Sangamon County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sangamon County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 17,660 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sangamon County, IL are Iles Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School and Douglas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sangamon County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sangamon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Sangamon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Gr: 1-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
312 South St
Sherman, IL 62684
(217) 496-2021
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #55.
Cantrall Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-7312
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S 11th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3236
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Williamsville Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3600
Gr: 5-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Owen Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Avon Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Gr: 2-3 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Tri-city Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4035
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Cantrall Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
155 Claypool St
Cantrall, IL 62625
(217) 487-9082
Gr: 4-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 S College St
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Gr: K-4 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2051 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Gr: 3-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 S Macarthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
New Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Gr: K-4 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Pawnee Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2121.
Lindsay School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3600 Fielding Dr
Springfield, IL 62711
(217) 546-0200
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
New Berlin Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Gr: 5-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2424.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Jack Taylor Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Gr: 4-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2727.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Hastings Rd
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Auburn Jr High At Divernon
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
303 E Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3030.
Tri-city Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 E Lincoln St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Gr: 5-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 S College St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Enos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Lee St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5819
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3535.
Sangamon Valley Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sangamon County, IL include Iles Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School and Douglas School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sangamon County?
56 public elementary schools are located in Sangamon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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