For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,255 students in Elgin, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elgin, IL are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regional Safe Schools Program and Prairie Knolls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Grades: 6-7
| 768 students
Rank: #44.
Larsen Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
665 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
Grades: 7-8
| 673 students
Rank: #55.
Abbott Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
949 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5160
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5160
Grades: 7-8
| 639 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ellis Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Liberty St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
Grades: 7-8
| 614 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kimball Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 N Mclean Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5290
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5290
Grades: 7-8
| 561 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
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 middle schools in Elgin, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elgin, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regional Safe Schools Program and Prairie Knolls Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elgin, IL?
8 public middle schools are located in Elgin, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin, IL?
Elgin, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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