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Best Elgin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,802 students in Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL are Country Trails Elementary School, Prairie View Grade School and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Elgin, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Illinois Park Elementary School
1350 Wing St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL include Country Trails Elementary School, Prairie View Grade School and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elgin?
13 public preschools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?

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