📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
13 Rated Districts in the Springfield, IL Metro Area
IAR 2023–24 · percentile among Illinois districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 | Williamsville | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | New Berlin CUSD 16 | New Berlin | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #3 | Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 | Pleasant Plains | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #4 | Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 | Buffalo | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #5 | Athens Community Unit School District 213 | Athens | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #6 | Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 | Chatham | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #7 | Greenview Community Unit School District 200 | Greenview | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #8 | Rochester Community Unit School District 3A | Rochester | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #9 | Auburn Community Unit School District 10 | Auburn | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #10 | Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 | Pawnee | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #11 | Porta Community Unit School District 202 | Petersburg | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #12 | Riverton Community Unit School District 14 | Riverton | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #13 | Springfield School District 186 | Springfield | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
Best School Districts in the Springfield, IL Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from IAR 2023–24 (Illinois) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Springfield, IL metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Springfield, IL metro area, the highest-rated is Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 (Williamsville), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.