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Residents in Sangamon County have numerous outstanding educational opportunities. Many area schools rank consistently at the top in the state, and exceptional post-secondary opportunities provide the region with a flow of talented and successful leaders.

Residents and municipalities recognize the importance of investing in the local educational system to produce skilled and prepared workforce for generations to come.

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The Regional Office of Education, which covers Sangamon and nearby Menard counties, works to create a professional learning community across districts that will enable the districts to seek solutions and evolve so that each individual system is stronger by working together. While Springfield School District 186 is by far the largest, there are 10 other school systems in Sangamon County, taught by educators who care; a fifth-grade teacher at DuBois Elementary School in Springfield, Daniel Hartman, was even a top 10 finalist for Illinois’ 2020 Teacher of the Year.

Our students are receiving the highest possible scores on college prep exams, playing for state championships in sports, participating in national musical competitions, and showcasing their art creations and science experiments at regional exhibits.

     

Public Schools

There are 11 school districts in Sangamon County:

  • Auburn Community Unit School District 10
  • Ball Chatham Community Unit School District 5
  • New Berlin Community Unit School District 16
  • Pawnee Community Unit School District 11
  • Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8
  • Riverton Community Unit School District 14
  • Rochester Community Unit School District 3A
  • Sangamon Area Special Education District
  • Springfield School District 186
  • Tri City Community Unit School District 1
  • Williamsville Community Unit School District 15

Private Schools / Homeschool

Private school options in the county include Roman Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Baptist, Montessori, and special education.

Homeschooling is an educational choice desired by many families in the Springfield area. Homeschooling families can also join a local co-op or the local arm of the Christian Homeschooling Association.

Capital Area Career Center

CACC provides vocational and technical career training for high school, community college and adult students in 15 program areas that offer college credits and professional certification opportunities.

2201 Toronto Rd, Springfield | (217) 529-5431 | www.capital.tec.il.us


HIGHER EDUCATION & POST-SECONDARY

  Lincoln Land Community College

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) is a comprehensive community college serving
13,800 individuals annually through credit and non-credit courses.

5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield | (217) 786-2200 | www.llcc.edu

  Midwest Technical Institute

Since opening its doors, Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) has provided students with the skills to succeed through a diverse, innovative mix of mechanical trades and allied health programs.

2731 Farmers Market Rd, Springfield | (800) 814-5124 | www.midwesttech.edu

  University of Illinois Springfield

The University of Illinois Springfield provides a uniquely student-centered educational experience both in and out of the classroom through active learning, meaningful research and impactful civic engagement that prepares graduates to contribute fully to society.

One University Plaza, Springfield | (217) 206-6600 | www.uis.edu

  Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians to remain in central and southern Illinois. SIU’s 270 physicians treat patients throughout the region through multidisciplinary clinics.

801 N. Rutledge St., Springfield | (217) 545-8000 | www.siumed.edu

  St. John's College of Nursing

St. John's College offers upper-division baccalaureate nursing degree programs for students who have completed the prerequisite liberal arts and science courses at any accredited college or university and two master's degree programs.

729 East Carpenter St, Springfield | (217) 525-5628 | www.sjcs.edu