Illinois›Kane County›Elgin
Best Schools in Elgin, Illinois
Compare 25 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
25
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
17,104
Total Students
Across Elgin
15.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
25 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score19%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)15 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,174 students at Larkin High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
publicmiddleGrade 6-7
225 Nesler Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
3
Rating
Students
770
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
0%
Country Trails Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
3701 Highland Woods Blvd, Elgin, IL 60124
2.5
Rating
Students
751
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Prairie View Grade School
publicelementaryPK-5
10N630 Nesler Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
2.3
Rating
Students
615
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
0%
Elgin Math And Science Acad Chtr
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1600 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
1.5
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hilltop Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
1855 Rohrson Rd, Elgin, IL 60120
1.5
Rating
Students
521
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
0%
Otter Creek Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
2701 Hopps Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
1.2
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Larsen Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
665 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
1
Rating
Students
570
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
0%
Abbott Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
949 Van St, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
551
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
Creekside Elem
publicmiddlePK-6
655 N Airlite St, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
819 W Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
446
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ronald D O Neal
publicmiddleK-6
510 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
1
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lowrie Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
264 Oak St, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
397
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Larkin High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1475 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
2,174
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mckinley Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
258 Lovell St, Elgin, IL 60120
1
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lords Park Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
323 Waverly Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
1
Rating
Students
655
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Century Oaks Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
1235 Braeburn Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
542
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hillcrest Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
80 N Airlite St, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
509
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Huff Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
801 Hastings St, Elgin, IL 60120
1
Rating
Students
577
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harriet Gifford Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
240 S Clifton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
460
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
0%
Highland Elem School
publicmiddlePK-6
190 N Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
1
Rating
Students
616
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Elgin
Elgin, Illinois is home to 25 schools serving over 17,104 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elgin, Illinois?
There are 25 schools in Elgin, serving 17,104 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Elgin?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Elgin include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Elgin?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Elgin is 15.2:1.