For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,084 students in Elgin, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Elgin, IL are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regional Safe Schools Program and Elgin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Elgin, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elgin High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elgin, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Beginnings Regional Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Elgin High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,834 students
Rank: #44.
Larkin High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1475 Larkin Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dream Academy
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 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 high schools in Elgin, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Elgin, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regional Safe Schools Program and Elgin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elgin, IL?
6 public high schools are located in Elgin, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin, IL?
Elgin, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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