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Best Elgin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,387 students in Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: 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 middle schools in Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elgin, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program and Prairie Knolls Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elgin?
9 public middle schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elgin include: Abbott Middle School vs. Ellis Middle School, Ellis Middle School vs. Abbott Middle School

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