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Directory of Area School Districts, Private & Preschools

District 186

District 1,3A, 5 Regional Office

District 1

District 3A

District 5

District #8

District #14

District #15

District #202 & #213

Area Preschools

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District 186

1900 W. Monroe St.

Springfield, IL

(217) 525-3002

www.springfield.k12.il.us

Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Walter Milton, Jr.

 

Grades PK-12:

Addams Elementary School (K-5)

#10 Babiak Lane, Springfield, IL

217-525-3192

 

Ball Charter School (PK-7)

2530 E. Ash, Springfield, IL

217-525-3275

 

Black Hawk Elementary School (PK-5)

2500 S. College, Springfield, IL

217-525-3195

 

Butler Elementary School (K-5)

1701 S. MacArthur, Springfield, IL

217-525-3201

 

Dubois Elementary School (K-5)

120 S. Lincoln, Springfield, IL
217-525-3204

 

Early Learning Center (PK)

2501 S. First St., Springfield, IL
217-525-3163

 

Enos Elementary School (K-5)

524 W. Elliott, Springfield, IL
217-525-3208

 

Fairview Elementary School (K-5)

2200 Ridgely, Springfield, IL
217-525-3211

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Feitshans Academy (K-6)

1101 S. 15th St., Springfield, IL

217-525-3030

 

Franklin Middle School (6-8)

1200 Outer Park Dr., Springfield, IL

217-525-3164

 

Graham Elementary School (PK-5)

900 W. Edwards, Springfield, IL

217-525-3220

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Grant Middle School (6-8)

1800 W. Monroe, Springfield, IL
217-525-3170

 

Harvard Park Elementary School (PK-5)

2501 S. 11th St., Springfield, IL

217-525-3214

 

Hazel Dell Elementary School (K-5)

850 W. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield, IL

217-525-3223

 

Iles Elementary School (PK-5)

1700 S. 15th St., Springfield, IL
217-525-3226

 

Jefferson Middle School (6-8)

3001 Allis St., Springfield, IL
217-525-3176

 

Laketown Elementary School (K-5)

1825 Lee St., Springfield, IL

217-525-3230

 

Lanphier High School (9-12)

1300 N. 11th St., Springfield, IL
217-525-3080

 

Lee Elementary School (PK-12)

1201 Bunn Ave., Springfield, IL
217-525-3154

 

Lincoln Magnet School (6-8)

300 S. 11th St., Springfield, IL

217-525-3236

 

Lindsay Elementary School (K-5)

3600 Fielding, Springfield, IL
217-747-5770

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Marsh Elementary School (K-5)

1100 Avon Dr., Springfield, IL
217-525-3242

 

Matheny-Withrow Elementary School (K-5)

1200 Pope, Springfield, IL

217-525-3245

 

McClernand Elementary School

801 N. 6th St., Springfield, IL

217-525-3247

 

Pleasant Hill Elementary School (K-5)

3040 Linden Ave., Springfield, IL
217-525-3258

 

Ridgely Elementary School (PK-5)

2040 N. 8th St., Springfield, IL
217-525-3259

 

Sandburg Elementary School (K-5)

2051 Wabash, Springfield, IL

217-525-3264

 

Southeast High School (9-12)

2350 E. Ash, Springfield, IL
217-525-3130

 

Southern View Elementary School (K-5)

3333 S. 5th St., Springfield, IL

217-525-3267

 

Springfield High School (9-12)

101 S. Lewis, Springfield, IL

217-525-3100

 

Wanless Elementary School (PK-5)

2120 E. Reservoir, Springfield, IL
217-525-3272

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Washington Middle School (6-8)

2300 E. Jackson, Springfield, IL

217-525-3182

 

Wilcox Elementary School (K-5)

2000 Hastings, Springfield, IL

217-525-3281

 

Districts 1,3A,5 Regional Office

Sangamon County Complex

200 South 9th Street, Rm. 303

Springfield, IL 62701-1629

217-753-6620

Fax: 217-535-3166

www.ROE51.org

Regional Superintendent: Ms. Helen Tolan

 

District #1

Superintendent: Dr. Jack Magruder

217-364-4811

 

Tri-City Elementary School (Pre K-5)

324 W. Charles St.

Buffalo, IL 62515

www.tc.sangamon.k12.il.us

 

Tri-City Junior and Senior High School (6-12)

324 Charles St., Buffalo, IL 62515

217-364-4530

www.tc.sangamon.k12.il.us

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District #3A

Superintendent: Dr. Thomas E. Bertrand

217-498-6210

 

Rochester Elementary School (Pre K-3)

707 W. Main St.

Rochester, IL 62563

www.rochester3a.sangamon.k12.il.us

 

Rochester High School

(9-12)

1 Rocket Dr., Rochester, IL 62563

217-498-9761

www.rochester3a.sangamon.k12.il.us

 

Rochester Junior High School

(7-8)

3 Rocket Dr., Rochester, IL 62563

217-498-9761

www.rochester3a.sangamon.k12.il.us

 

Rochester Middle School (4-6)

456 Education Dr.

Rochester, IL 62563

217-498-9761

www.rochester3a.sangamon.k12.il.us

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District #5

Superintendent: Rich Voltz

217-483-2416

 

Ball Elementary School (Pre K-3)

1015 New City Rd.

Chatham, IL 62629

217-483-2414

www.chathamschools.org

 

Chatham Elementary School (Pre K-3)

525 S. College St.

Chatham, IL 62629

217-483-2411

www.chathamschools.org

 

Glenwood High School (9-12)

1501 E. Plummer Rd.

Chatham, IL 62629

217-483-2424

www.ghsonline.net

 

Glenwood Intermediate School (4-5)

465 Chatham Rd.

Chatham, IL 62629

217-483-1183

www.gis.bcsd.k12.il.us

 

Glenwood Middle School (6-8)

595 Chatham Rd.

Chatham, IL 62629

217-483-2481

www.chathamschools.org

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District #8

Superintendent: Maureen Talbert

217-626-1041

 

Farmingdale Elementary School   (Pre K-4)

2473 N. Farmingdale Rd.

Pleasant Plains, IL 62677      

217-626-1044

www.ppcusd8.org/

 

Pleasant Plains High School (9-12)

2000 Championship Dr.

Pleasant Plains, IL 62677

www.ppcusd8.org/

 

Pleasant Plains Middle School (5-8)

2455 N. Farmingdale Rd.

Pleasant Plains, IL 62677      

217-626-1061

www.ppcusd8.org/

 

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District #14

Superintendent: Tom Mulligan

217-629-6009

 

Riverton Elementary School (Pre K-4)

7th and Jefferson

Riverton, IL 62651          

217-629-6001

www.rivertonschools.org

 

Riverton Middle School      (5-8)

1014 E. Lincoln St.

Riverton, IL 62651        

217-629-6002

www.rivertonschools.org

 

Riverton High School       (9-12)

841 N. 3rd St.

Riverton, IL 62651        

217-629-6003

www.rivertonschools.org

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District #15

Superintendent: Randy Harhausen

217-566-2014

 

Sherman Elementary School    (K-5)

312 South St.

Sherman, IL 62684   217-496-2021

www.wcusd15.org

 

Sherman/Williamsville www.bullets.net

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Districts 202 & 213

Superintendent: Matthew Brue

217-632-3803

Districts 202 & 213

Dr. John Logan County Building

122 N. McLean St.

P.O Box 460, Lincoln, IL 62656

217-732-8388

Fax: 217-735-1569

Regional Superintendent: Ms. Jean Anderson

 

Petersburg Elementary School   (Pre K-2)

512 W. Monroe St.

Petersburg, IL 62675   

217-632-7731

www.porta202.org

 

Porta Central School (9-12)

1500 Owen Ave.

Petersburg, IL 62675    

217-632-7731

www.porta202.org

 

Porta High School   (9-12)

17651 Bluejay Rd.

Petersburg, IL 62675  

217-632-3216

www.porta202.org

 

Porta Junior High School (7-8)

17651 Bluejay Rd.

Petersburg, IL 62675  

217-632-3219

www.porta202.org

 

Tallula Elementary School (Pre K-4)

306 N. Elm St., Tallula, IL 62688

217-632-3219

www.porta202.org

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District #213

217-636-8761

Districts 202 & 213

Dr. John Logan County Building

122 N. McLean St.

P.O Box 460, Lincoln, IL 62656

217-732-8388

Fax: 217-735-1569

Regional Superintendent: Ms. Jean Anderson

 

Athens High School (9-12)

1 Warrior Way, Athens IL 62613

217-636-8314

www.athens-213.org

 

Athens Junior High School (7-8)

1 Warrior Way, Athens IL 62613

217-636-8380

www.athens-213.org

 

Cantrall Elementary School (Pre K-3)

1 Braves Ln., Cantrall, IL 62625

217-487-7312

www.athens-213.org

 

Cantrall Intermediate School (4-6)
155 Clay Pool St.

Cantrall, Il 62625

217-487-9082

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Area Preschool Directory in development! 

 

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Early Learning Center (PK ages 3-5) Through Springfield School District #186

2501 S. First St., Springfield, IL
217-525-3163

http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/elc/

Jill Grove, Principal

Do you know if your child is eligible to receive subsidized preschool through District #186 Early Start program? 

District #186 offers free assessments to determine if your child is meeting the current criterion for his/her age bracket.  A screening such as this can provide wonderful feedback for parents regarding speech and language skills, hearing, hand/eye coordination, social skills, etc.  Children can qualify for Early Start regardless of race, income level or family status.  To find out more about the program call the Early Learning Center at (217) 525-3163 or visit http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/elc/

TClasses are half days and door to door transportation is provided. The curriculum is play based and the heated floors will keep little ones warm in the winter!

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YMCA Springfield Discovery Preschool

701 S. 4th. Street, Springfield

217-544-9846

www.springfieldymca.org

4's M, W, F 9-12

3's T, Th 9-12

Call Sarah Kwedar 217-544-9846, ext 19

skwedar@springfieldymca.org

More info here

 

Westminster Co-Op Preschool

NAEYC accredited

533 S. Walnut (corner of Walnut & Edwards)

Springfield, IL  62704

217-522-4415

http://www.wpcspi.org/prschool/index.html

Pre K  M, T, W, Th 12:30-3

4's M, W, F  9-11:30

3's T, Th 9-11:30

Director:  Beth Waldman

Westminster Co-op Preschool is a program accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. 

The Co-op provides developmentally appropriate activities through a combination of free choice play and structured learning.  Curriculum goals are based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards and cover all areas of a child’s development.  Ongoing assessments are done to keep track of each child’s development.   Parents participate in the classroom alongside the teacher on a monthly basis.  Several family events are also offered throughout the school year.  Call us to schedule a visit anytime during the school year from September through May. 

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Private Schools (Pre K-8 & 9-12)

 

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Blessed Sacrament

748 W. Laurel St.

Springfield, IL 62704

217-522-7534

 

Calvary Academy (Pre K-12)

1730 W. Jefferson St.

Springfield, IL 62702

217-546-9700

 

Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception School (Pre K-8)

815 S. 6th St.

Springfield, IL 62703

217-523-2652

www.enrollatcgs.com

http://cgs.dio.org 

Cathedral Grade School, conveniently located in downtown Springfield, offers a comprehensive array of educational and care services, including:

  • A highly successful, faith-based education grades PK – 8;

  • All day, full week Pre-K program designed not as daycare but as preparation for the next level;

  • Before and after school care program, five days a week;

  • Nutritious hot lunch program;

  • True economic, racial and gender diversity.

Perhaps most importantly, Cathedral offers a real sense of community – of parish, staff and parents working together to provide the best for our children.  Financial aid available.  To learn more or to schedule a tour call 523-2652.

 

Christ the King Elementary School (K-8)

1920 Barberry Dr.

Springfield, IL 62704

217-546-2159

 

Concordia Lutheran School (Pre K-8)

2300 Wilshire Rd.

Springfield, IL 62703

217-585-0640

 

Grace Baptist Academy (1-12)

2812 S. Walnut St.

Springfield, IL 62704

217-522-2881

 

Hope School

(Ages 3-21, special needs/multiple handicaps/autism and behavior disorders)

50 Hazel Ln., Springfield, IL 62712

217-786-3350

 

Little Flower Elementary School (Pre K-8)

900 Adlai Stevenson Dr.

Springfield, IL 62703

 217-529-4511

 

 

Lutheran High School (9-12)

3500 West Washington St. 

Springfield, IL 62711

217-546-6363

lhs@family-net.net

www.lutheranhs.pvt.k12.il.us

Principal - Don Duensing ext. 117

Executive Director  - Curt Fischer ext. 120

 

Mission Statement:  “Empowered by God, Lutheran High School builds a Christ-centered family to equip students spiritually, intellectually, and physically for service to God and society." 

Lutheran High School provides exceptional Christian education for the greater Springfield area.  We offer virtually every sport and activity. 

The curriculum is heavily influenced by college-prep classes, with most graduates going on to post-secondary education.  More often than not, our students produce area leading ACT scores. 

Call 217-546-6363for a tour today.

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Montessori Children’s House of Springfield (Pre K-6)

Montessori Children's House of Springfield

4147 Sand Hill Rd.

Springfield, IL 62702

217-544-7702

EMail Us

Programs for children Pre K and kindergarten through 6th grade.  Highly trained staff  implement solid academic programs which help to build confidence and encourage curiosity and problem solving. Classrooms, well equipped and filled with natural light, large gym for PE, a stage for performing arts.  Conveniently located in a rural setting, 10 minutes from White Oaks area via Veterans Parkway, 10 minutes from downtown.  MCH is a not-for-profit, private school.   We accept children of any race, color, religion, and ethnic origin.  Schedule your tour today, call 217-544-7702. 

Learn more about MCH Summer Camps here

 

The Montessori Schoolhouse

The Montessor Schoolhouse

717 Rickard Road

Springfield, IL 62704

217-787-5505

Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 5:30

www.montessorischoolhousespringfield.com   

Conveniently located on Springfield’s west side in a quiet, residential neighborhood since 1987, The Montessori Schoolhouse is a full member of The American Montessori Society.   

Come see how children educated using the Montessori method grow into competent, self-confident learners who love learning for a lifetime. 

Schedule a tour of our beautiful learning environment today.   Learn more about our summer camps here.

 

Our Savior’s Lutheran School (Pre K-8)

2645 Old Jacksonville Rd.

Springfield, Il 62704

217-546-4531

 

Sacred Heart Griffin High School (9-12)

1200 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702

217-787-1595

Learn about our Summer Escape Camps here.

 

Springfield Christian School (K-8)

2850 Cider Mill Ln., Springfield, Il 62704

217-698-1933

 

Springfield SDA Christian School (1-8)

3300 W. Jefferson St.

Springfield, IL 62707

217-787-7089

 

St. Agnes School (K-8)

251 N. Amos Ave.

Springfield, IL 62702

217-793-1370

 

St. Aloysius School (Pre K-8)

2125 N. 21st Street

Springfield, IL 62702

217-544-4553

 

St. Joseph’s School (K-8)

1344 N. 5th Street

Springfield, Il 62702

217-523-6597

 

St. Patrick Catholic School (Pre K-5)