For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,113 students in Elgin, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL are Prairie View Grade School, Hilltop Elementary School and Country Trails 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 16% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elgin, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Grade School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lords Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
323 Waverly Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 644 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
819 W Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 S Clifton Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5195
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5195
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ronald D O Neal
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Franklin Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5266
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5266
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #1010.
Huff Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Wing St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Elgin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dream Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL include Prairie View Grade School, Hilltop Elementary School and Country Trails Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elgin, IL?
11 public preschools are located in Elgin, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin, IL?
Elgin, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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