Best 62702 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,587 students in 62702, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62702, IL are Douglas School, Wilcox Elementary School and Enos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62702 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62702, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62702, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #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: #44.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Babiak Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-3144
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3211
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Mcclernand Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62702, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62702, IL include Douglas School, Wilcox Elementary School and Enos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62702?
7 public elementary schools are located in 62702.
What is the racial composition of students in 62702?
62702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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