For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 394 students in Springfield, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Springfield, IL is Springfield Ball Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, 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 Springfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Springfield, IL (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: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Springfield, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Springfield, IL include Springfield Ball Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Springfield?
1 public charter schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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