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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Elgin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 17,104 students in Elgin, IL (there are 22 private schools, serving 2,803 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Elgin, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elgin, IL are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program and Prairie Knolls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elgin, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Gr: 6-7 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Prairie View Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Hopps Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-6995
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Larsen Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
665 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
Gr: 7-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
655 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Huff Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
819 W Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Elgin High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
258 Lovell St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5262
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
80 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5282
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Lowrie Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
264 Oak St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5260
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Lords Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
323 Waverly Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
190 N Melrose Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5280
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Century Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Braeburn Dr
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5180
Gr: PK-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Abbott Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
949 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5160
Gr: 7-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Kimball Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
451 N Mclean Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5290
Gr: 7-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Larkin High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 Larkin Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ellis Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S Liberty St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
Gr: 7-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Channing Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
63 S Channing St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Ronald D O Neal
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Franklin Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5266
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 S Clifton Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5195
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Dream Academy
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Park Elementary School
1350 Wing St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Elgin, IL?
How many public schools are located in Elgin?
29 public schools are located in Elgin.
What percentage of students in Elgin go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Elgin are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?

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