For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,978 students in 62704, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,346 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 62704, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 62704 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62704, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62704, IL Public Schools (2026)
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Springfield High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 S Lewis St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
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 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
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 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
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 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
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 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
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 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Gr: PK | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
2501 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62704, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62704, IL include Owen Marsh Elementary School, Sandburg Elementary School and Butler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62704?
11 public schools are located in 62704.
What percentage of students in 62704 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 62704 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62704?
62704 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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