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41 schools in Springfield

Illinois · Public K-12

Springfield's 41 public schools collectively enroll about 13,014 students across 23 elementary, 5 middle, and 10 high.

4-year change in Springfield

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,014
-469 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
31
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
113,330
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
13,014
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
41
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolMiddle06-08709
Black Hawk Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05234
Butler Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05367
Capital Area Career CenterHigh11-120
Douglas SchoolHigh06-120
Dubois Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05469
Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK549
Edwin A Lee Elementary SchoolCombinedKG-12204
Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05241
Enos Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05245
Fairview Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05302
Feitshans Elem SchElementaryKG-05288
Harvard Park Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05370
Hazel Dell Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05140
Iles Elem SchoolElementary01-08414
Jane Addams Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05243
Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle06-08517
Laketown Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05135
Lanphier High SchoolHigh09-121,117
Lawrence Education CenterHigh09-120
Lincoln Magnet SchoolMiddle06-08300
Lindsay SchoolElementaryKG-05438
Matheny-Withrow Elem SchElementaryKG-05216
McClernand Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05213
Owen Marsh Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05324
PROJECT IMPACTCombined04-120
Regional Office of Car/Tech EducCombinedM-M·
Ridgely Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05343
Sandburg Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05279
Sangamon Co Detention CenterHigh06-120
Sangamon County Learning AcademyHigh06-120
Sangamon Safe School ProgramHigh06-120
SASED Central-Proj Ican & PaceElementaryM-M·
Southern View Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05171
Springfield Ball Charter SchoolElementaryKG-08394
Springfield High SchoolHigh09-121,308
Springfield Learning AcademyHigh09-120
Springfield Southeast High SchHigh09-121,229
U S Grant Middle SchoolMiddle06-08498
Washington Middle SchoolMiddle06-08516
Wilcox Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05241

About Springfield

Across Springfield, Illinois, 41 public schools instructs about 13,014 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 23 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high, and 3 other.

Schools in Springfield average about 317 students each, 34% meaningfully below the Illinois norm.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Springfield has decreased 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 13,483 students to 13,014.

On allk12, the community for Springfield discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Springfield, Illinois?
There are 41 public K-12 schools in Springfield, with a combined enrollment of about 13,014.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 23 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 3 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest public school in Springfield?
Springfield High School is the largest public school in Springfield by enrollment, with approximately 1,308 students.
What school districts serve Springfield?
Springfield is served by 3 public school districts, including Springfield SD 186, Menard/Sangamon ROE, Sangamon Area Spec Ed Dist.
What grade levels do public schools in Springfield cover?
Public schools in Springfield serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Springfield?
1 of the 41 public schools in Springfield are charter schools.