Best Elgin Historic District Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elgin Historic District are Central School Program and New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 29% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dream Academy
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL include Central School Program and New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin.

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