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Best Elgin Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 10,236 students in Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elgin, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program and Prairie Knolls Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elgin?
22 public elementary schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?

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