Best Schools in Sangamon County, IL
Sangamon County, IL has 102 public schools (20 high, 21 middle, 57 elementary) serving 35,686 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Sangamon County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sangamon County, IL
The top high schools in Sangamon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
2. Rochester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students
3. Glenwood High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students
4. Springfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1461 Students
5. Pleasant Plains High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
6. Auburn High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
7. New Berlin High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
8. Pawnee Jr/sr High Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Pawnee Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
9. Mount Pulaski High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
10. Sangamon Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sangamon County, IL
The top middle schools in Sangamon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
2. Lincoln Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
3. Cantrall Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 214 Students
4. New Berlin Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
5. Pleasant Plains Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students
6. Glenwood Intermediate Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 726 Students
7. Rochester Jr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 339 Students
8. Auburn Jr High At Divernon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
9. Glenwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 753 Students
10. Tri-city Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sangamon County, IL
The top elementary schools in Sangamon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iles Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 391 Students
2. Chatham Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 470 Students
3. Ball Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 607 Students
4. Cantrall Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 325 Students
5. Sherman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students
6. Farmingdale Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 468 Students
7. Glenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 595 Students
8. New Berlin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
9. Tri-city Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
10. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sangamon County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sangamon County, IL has a total population of 196,343 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sangamon County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sangamon County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sangamon County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sangamon County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sangamon County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sangamon County, IL
How many schools are in Sangamon County, IL?
Sangamon County, IL has 102 public schools: 20 high schools, 21 middle schools and 57 elementary schools, serving 35,686 students in total.
How do schools in Sangamon County perform on state tests?
On average, 102 schools in Sangamon County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Sangamon County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sangamon County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 28%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Sangamon County
13 places in Sangamon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Springfield (31)
- Chatham (6)
- Rochester (4)
- Auburn (3)
- Buffalo (3)
- New Berlin (3)
- Pleasant Plains (3)
- Riverton (3)
- Cantrall (2)
- Illiopolis (2)
- Pawnee (2)
- Williamsville (2)
- Sherman (1)
School districts (9)
- Springfield SD 186 (31 schools)
- Ball Chatham CUSD 5 (6 schools)
- Rochester CUSD 3A (5 schools)
- Auburn CUSD 10 (4 schools)
- New Berlin CUSD 16 (3 schools)
- Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 (3 schools)
- Riverton CUSD 14 (3 schools)
- Tri City CUSD 1 (3 schools)
- Williamsville CUSD 15 (3 schools)