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Best Springfield Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,915 students in Springfield, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Springfield, IL are Douglas School, Lawrence Education Center and Sangamon County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Springfield, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Springfield High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Springfield, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lawrence Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3144
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #44.
Springfield High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 S Lewis St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,446 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Lanphier High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,084 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Springfield Southeast High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Co Detention Center
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Safe School Program
Alternative School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12
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Springfield, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Gr: 9-12
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 2%
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Gr: PK | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Springfield, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Springfield, IL include Douglas School, Lawrence Education Center and Sangamon County Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Springfield?
11 public high schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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