Harvard Park Elem School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades K - 5
2,005th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
Harvard Park Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harvard Park Elem School 2,005th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Harvard Park Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Harvard Park Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 349 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.5% | 59.9% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 33.0% | 25.8% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.0% | 12.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Harvard Park Elem School
Typical home value $97K in zip 62703 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Harvard Park Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 0.8 mi away1,680th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 17% - 10Iles Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1 mi away11th of 2,105
ELA 93% · Math 88% - 3Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.2 mi away1,645th of 2,105
ELA 26% - 1Feitshans Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 1.4 mi away2,094th of 2,105
ELA 10% - 4Springfield Ball Charter SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.4 mi away · charter1,372nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 3Laketown Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.5 mi away1,653rd of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 6Butler Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.6 mi away1,016th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 37% - –Matheny-Withrow Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 1.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harvard Park Elem School in?
Harvard Park Elem School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Harvard Park Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harvard Park Elem School 2,005th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harvard Park Elem School?
Black 60%, White 26%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 1% (349 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harvard Park Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62703 is $97K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.