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Springfield School District 186, Illinois

Springfield School District 186 is a unified school district in Sangamon County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 107,776 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 60.8 sq mi (158 km²) of land.

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Springfield School District 186 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
107,776 ± 1,136
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Sangamon County
Land area
60.8 sq mi (158 km²)
Median household income
$58,809 ± $2,870
Median home value
$136,000 ± $4,820
Water area
2.34 sq mi (6.06 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1737080
Coordinates (central point)
39.798406, -89.654623
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Springfield School District 186, largest first

  1. Springfield (city)113,330 people
  2. Capital Township111,650 people
  3. Springfield Township5,522 people
  4. Jerome (village)1,807 people
  5. Southern View (village)1,751 people
  6. Leland Grove (city)1,517 people
  7. Grandview (village)1,243 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Riverton Community Unit School District 145.8 mi northeast
  2. Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 58.5 mi south
  3. Rochester Community Unit School District 3A9.3 mi southeast
  4. Williamsville Community Unit School District 159.7 mi northeast
  5. Athens Community Unit School District 21311 mi north
  6. Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 812 mi west
  7. New Berlin CUSD 1614 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Springfield School District 186. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Springfield School District 186 before you rely on it.

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