Best elementary schools in Springfield (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 21 schools in Springfield, Illinois. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 184Iles Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 252Owen Marsh Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 349Sandburg Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 440Lindsay SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 534Laketown Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 135 students
- 633Springfield Ball Charter SchoolSpringfield · Charter Elementary28% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 733Butler Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 828Wilcox Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 241 students
- 926Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 234 students
- 1025Enos Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 245 students
- 1125Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 241 students
- 1225Hazel Dell Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 140 students
- 1323Matheny-Withrow Elem SchSpringfield · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 216 students
- 1423Jane Addams Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 243 students
- 1522Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 171 students
- 1621Fairview Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 302 students
- 1719Dubois Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 469 students
- 1819McClernand Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 213 students
- 1918Harvard Park Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 2018Feitshans Elem SchSpringfield · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 2117Ridgely Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 343 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iles Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades 1–8 | Public | 84.1 Top 10% | 89% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 2 | Owen Marsh Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 3 | Sandburg Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 4 | Lindsay School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 5 | Laketown Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 135 |
| 6 | Springfield Ball Charter School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 33.4 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 7 | Butler Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 33.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 8 | Wilcox Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 241 |
| 9 | Black Hawk Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 10 | Enos Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 245 |
| 11 | Elizabeth Graham Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 241 |
| 12 | Hazel Dell Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 140 |
| 13 | Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 216 |
| 14 | Jane Addams Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 243 |
| 15 | Southern View Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 171 |
| 16 | Fairview Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 302 |
| 17 | Dubois Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 469 |
| 18 | McClernand Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 213 |
| 19 | Harvard Park Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 20 | Feitshans Elem Sch Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.7 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 21 | Ridgely Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 343 |
Iles Elem School in Springfield leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Springfield with a Success Index (US) of 84.1. Of the 21 schools shown, 20 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Illinois elementary schools rankings, every school on the Springfield page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Springfield?
Iles Elem School in Springfield, Illinois ranks first among elementary schools in Springfield with a Success Index (US) of 84.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 414).
How are elementary schools in Springfield ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.