For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 120 students in the neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Springfield Lake Shore Improvement is Hazel Dell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 525-3223
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield, IL include Hazel Dell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Springfield Lake Shore Improvement, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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