Sangamon County Public Schools

Sangamon County, Illinois

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

27,726

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Sangamon County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Sangamon County has 12 district entries. Springfield SD 186 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 35 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Springfield has the most listed schools, with 41 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 36 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Sangamon County

Reported Enrollment

27,726

75 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary36

Middle18

High19

Other4

12 School Districts in Sangamon County

Springfield SD 186

35 schools

13,066 students

Ball Chatham CUSD 5

6 schools

4,655 students

Rochester CUSD 3A

5 schools

2,074 students

Williamsville CUSD 15

3 schools

1,494 students

Pleasant Plains CUSD 8

3 schools

1,250 students

Riverton CUSD 14

3 schools

1,249 students

Auburn CUSD 10

4 schools

1,114 students

New Berlin CUSD 16

3 schools

861 students

Tri City CUSD 1

3 schools

577 students

Pawnee CUSD 11

2 schools

560 students

77 Public Schools in Sangamon County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Sangamon County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Glenwood High School	Profile	Ball Chatham CUSD 5	Chatham, 62629Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,504
Springfield High School	Profile	Springfield SD 186	Springfield, 62704City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,461
Springfield Southeast High Sch	Profile	Springfield SD 186	Springfield, 62703City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,261
Lanphier High School	Profile	Springfield SD 186	Springfield, 62702City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,058
Glenwood Middle School	Listed only	Ball Chatham CUSD 5	Chatham, 62629Suburb: Midsize	7–8	Middle	753
Glenwood Intermediate Sch	Listed only	Ball Chatham CUSD 5	Chatham, 62629Suburb: Midsize	5–6	Middle	726
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Listed only	Springfield SD 186	Springfield, 62704City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	713
Rochester High School	Listed only	Rochester CUSD 3A	Rochester, 62563Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	704
Ball Elementary School	Listed only	Ball Chatham CUSD 5	Chatham, 62629Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	607
Glenwood Elementary School	Listed only	Ball Chatham CUSD 5	Chatham, 62629Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Primary	595
Early Learning Center	Listed only	Springfield SD 186	Springfield, 62704City: Midsize	PK	Other	555
Jefferson Middle School	Listed only	Springfield SD 186	Springfield, 62703Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	539
Washington Middle School	Listed only	Springfield SD 186	Springfield, 62703City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	531
U S Grant Middle School	Listed only	Springfield SD 186	Springfield, 62704City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	529
Sherman Elem School	Listed only	Williamsville CUSD 15	Sherman, 62684Suburb: Midsize	PK–4	Primary	528
Riverton Elem School	Listed only	Riverton CUSD 14	Riverton, 62561Suburb: Midsize	PK–4	Primary	506
Williamsville High School	Listed only	Williamsville CUSD 15	Williamsville, 62693Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	493
Williamsville Jr High School	Listed only	Williamsville CUSD 15	Williamsville, 62693Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	473
Chatham Elem School	Listed only	Ball Chatham CUSD 5	Chatham, 62629Suburb: Midsize	KG–4	Primary	470
Farmingdale Elem School	Listed only	Pleasant Plains CUSD 8	Pleasant Plains, 62677Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	468

Glenwood High School

Ball Chatham CUSD 5

Chatham, 62629 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,504 students

Springfield High School

Springfield SD 186

Springfield, 62704 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,461 students

Springfield Southeast High Sch

Springfield SD 186

Springfield, 62703 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,261 students

Lanphier High School

Springfield SD 186

Springfield, 62702 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,058 students

Glenwood Middle School

Ball Chatham CUSD 5

Chatham, 62629 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only7–8Middle753 students

Glenwood Intermediate Sch

Ball Chatham CUSD 5

Chatham, 62629 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only5–6Middle726 students

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Springfield SD 186

Springfield, 62704 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle713 students

Rochester High School

Rochester CUSD 3A

Rochester, 62563 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High704 students

Ball Elementary School

Ball Chatham CUSD 5

Chatham, 62629 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary607 students

Glenwood Elementary School

Ball Chatham CUSD 5

Chatham, 62629 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary595 students

Early Learning Center

Springfield SD 186

Springfield, 62704 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPKOther555 students

Jefferson Middle School

Springfield SD 186

Springfield, 62703 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle539 students

Washington Middle School

Springfield SD 186

Springfield, 62703 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle531 students

U S Grant Middle School

Springfield SD 186

Springfield, 62704 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle529 students

Sherman Elem School

Williamsville CUSD 15

Sherman, 62684 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–4Primary528 students

Riverton Elem School

Riverton CUSD 14

Riverton, 62561 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–4Primary506 students

Williamsville High School

Williamsville CUSD 15

Williamsville, 62693 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High493 students

Williamsville Jr High School

Williamsville CUSD 15

Williamsville, 62693 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle473 students

Chatham Elem School

Ball Chatham CUSD 5

Chatham, 62629 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–4Primary470 students

Farmingdale Elem School

Pleasant Plains CUSD 8

Pleasant Plains, 62677 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary468 students

Sangamon County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Sangamon County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Sangamon County public school directory?

The directory lists 77 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Sangamon County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Sangamon County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Sangamon County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Sangamon County?

Start with the 12 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Sangamon County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Sangamon County Education OverviewCounty school score: 48/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.