Best Schools in South Elgin, IL
South Elgin, IL has 17 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 14,186 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in South Elgin exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Elgin, IL
The top high schools in South Elgin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Charles North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students
2. South Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2844 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Elgin, IL
The top middle schools in South Elgin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wredling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1375 Students
2. Thompson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1267 Students
3. Kenyon Woods Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 905 Students
4. Abbott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 551 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Elgin, IL
The top elementary schools in South Elgin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wild Rose Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
2. Ferson Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
3. Corron Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
4. Nature Ridge Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students
5. Anderson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
6. Fox Meadow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students
7. Clinton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
8. Willard Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 366 Students
9. Otter Creek Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 429 Students
10. St Patrick School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 582 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Elgin, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Elgin, IL has a total population of 24,686 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South Elgin, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Elgin, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Elgin, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Elgin, IL
How many schools are in South Elgin, IL?
South Elgin, IL has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,186 students in total.
How do schools in South Elgin perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in South Elgin score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in South Elgin exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Elgin?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in South Elgin
6 of 6 schools in South Elgin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 3
All 6 public schools we grade in South Elgin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.