For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,259 students in Rolling Meadows, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rolling Meadows, IL are Plum Grove Middle School, Central Road Elementary School and John G Conyers Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rolling Meadows, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rolling Meadows have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rolling Meadows, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plum Grove Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Plum Grove Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7600
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Central Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5100
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
John G Conyers Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #44.
Willow Bend Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 Barker Ave
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7300
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Kimball Hill Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2905 Meadow Dr
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5200
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Martin Ln
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7800
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rolling Meadows, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Newcomers Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2720 Kirchoff Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3500
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3500
Sigwalt Cls Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2702 Sigwalt St
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-4050
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-4050
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rolling Meadows, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rolling Meadows, IL include Plum Grove Middle School, Central Road Elementary School and John G Conyers Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rolling Meadows?
6 public elementary schools are located in Rolling Meadows.
What is the racial composition of students in Rolling Meadows?
Rolling Meadows public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rolling Meadows are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rolling Meadows include: Carl Sandburg Middle School vs. Plum Grove Middle School, Plum Grove Middle School vs. Carl Sandburg Middle School, John G Conyers Learning Academy vs. Central Road Elementary School
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