For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 463 students in Elgin, IL.
The top ranked public charter school in Elgin, IL is Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Elgin, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Elgin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Elgin, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Elgin, IL include Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr.
How many public charter schools are located in Elgin?
1 public charter schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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