| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 | Sherman | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1,494 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Berlin CUSD 16 | Loami | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 861 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 | Pleasant Plains | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,250 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tri-City Community Unit School District 1 | Buffalo | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 577 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Athens Community Unit School District 213 | Cantrall | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,017 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 | Glenarm | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 4,655 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Rochester Community Unit School District 3A | Rochester | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 2,074 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Auburn Community Unit School District 10 | Divernon | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1,114 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pawnee Community Unit School District 11 | Pawnee | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 560 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Mac Community Unit School District 34 | Thayer | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,186 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Riverton Community Unit School District 14 | Riverton | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1,249 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 | Illiopolis | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 644 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Springfield School District 186 | Springfield | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 13,066 | 35 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Sangamon County compares
Together they enroll 29,747 students across 79 schools. The largest is Springfield School District 186 with 13,066 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County has 13 public school districts covering 26 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sangamon County is Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Sangamon County, IL?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Sangamon County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Sangamon County, IL?
Of the districts serving Sangamon County, Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.