Ridgely Elem School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades PK - 5
1,811th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 14%· Stable
Ridgely Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ridgely Elem School 1,811th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 14th in 2025.
Ridgely Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Ridgely Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 297 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.9% | 46.1% | ▼ 14.8 pts | |
| Black | 24.6% | 31.6% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.2% | 17.8% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts |
Homes near Ridgely Elem School
Typical home value $114K in zip 62702 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ridgely Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Fairview Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1 mi away1,719th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 20% - 1McClernand Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.3 mi away1,934th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 2Enos Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.4 mi away1,782nd of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 12% - 2Wilcox Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.5 mi away1,741st of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 14% - 3Jane Addams Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.4 mi away1,515th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 23% - 1Dubois Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.5 mi away2,004th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 2Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.6 mi away1,760th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 18% - 1Feitshans Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 2.7 mi away2,094th of 2,105
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Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ridgely Elem School in?
Ridgely Elem School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Ridgely Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ridgely Elem School 1,811th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ridgely Elem School?
White 46%, Black 32%, Two or more races 18%, Hispanic 4% (297 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ridgely Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62702 is $114K 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.