For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 394 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Sangamon County, IL is Springfield Ball Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sangamon County, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Sangamon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sangamon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Sangamon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital Area School Of Nursing (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Gr: 9-12
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
303 East Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 20
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 2%
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
504 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Gr: 5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Gr: PK | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Sangamon County, IL include Springfield Ball Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Sangamon County?
1 public charter schools are located in Sangamon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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