For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 256 students in the neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Northgate is Wilcox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Hastings Rd
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3281
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield, IL include Wilcox Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Northgate, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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