Best Schools in Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL has a total of 78 schools including 19 high schools, 13 middle schools and 46 elementary schools. A total of 46,781 students attend Elgin, IL schools. On average, schools in Elgin score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Elgin underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL has 19 high schools with 16,588 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Elgin score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Elgin underperform expectations.
1. St Charles North High School
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St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students
2. St Charles East High School
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St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2076 Students
3. Central High School
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Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students
4. South Elgin High School
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Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2844 Students
5. Streamwood High School
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Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1976 Students
6. Elgin High School
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Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2750 Students
7. Larkin High School
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Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2264 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL has 13 middle schools with 10,279 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Elgin score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Elgin don't meet expectations.
1. Thompson Middle School
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St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1267 Students
2. Wredling Middle School
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St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1375 Students
3. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
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Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 799 Students
4. Kenyon Woods Middle School
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Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 905 Students
5. Dundee Middle School
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1129 Students
6. Carl Sandburg Jr High School
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Palatine Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 470 Students
7. Hampshire Middle School
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
8. Larsen Middle School
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Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 611 Students
9. Canton Middle School
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Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 548 Students
10. Kimball Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elgin, IL
Elgin, IL has 46 elementary schools with 19,914 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Elgin score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Elgin don't meet expectations.
1. Ferson Creek School
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St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
2. Lily Lake Grade School
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Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
3. Corron Elementary School
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St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
4. Thomas Jefferson Elem School
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Palatine Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
5. Wasco Elem School
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St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
6. Prairie View Grade School
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Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
7. Anderson Elem School
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St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
8. Sleepy Hollow Elem School
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
9. Wayne Elem School
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Sd U-46 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 348 Students
10. Gilberts Elem Sch
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elgin, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elgin, IL has a total population of 121,984 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elgin, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elgin, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elgin, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elgin, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elgin, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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