For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,725 students in 60123, IL (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,547 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 60123, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60123, IL are Century Oaks Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Abbott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60123 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60123, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60123, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Century Oaks Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Braeburn Dr
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5180
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5180
Grades: PK-6
| 536 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5282
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5282
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Abbott Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
949 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5160
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5160
Grades: 7-8
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Kimball Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 N Mclean Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5290
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5290
Grades: 7-8
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Larkin High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1475 Larkin Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,274 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
819 W Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #88.
Lowrie Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
264 Oak St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5260
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5260
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #99.
Highland Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
190 N Melrose Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5280
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5280
Grades: PK-6
| 625 students
Rank: #1010.
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 S Clifton Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5195
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5195
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Wing St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60123, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60123, IL include Century Oaks Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Abbott Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60123?
11 public schools are located in 60123.
What percentage of students in 60123 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 60123 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60123?
60123 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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