For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,708 students in South Elgin, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 170 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in South Elgin, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in South Elgin, IL are Corron Elementary School, South Elgin High School and Kenyon Woods Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Elgin, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in South Elgin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Elgin, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corron Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
South Elgin High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 E Main St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-3760
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-3760
Grades: 9-12
| 2,770 students
Rank: #33.
Kenyon Woods Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 Raymond St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-6685
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-6685
Grades: 7-8
| 853 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
770 Mill St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7045
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7045
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Meadow Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Jenna Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7182
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7182
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Willard Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 W Spring St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Elgin, IL?
The top ranked public schools in South Elgin, IL include Corron Elementary School, South Elgin High School and Kenyon Woods Middle School.
How many public schools are located in South Elgin?
6 public schools are located in South Elgin.
What percentage of students in South Elgin go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in South Elgin are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Elgin?
South Elgin public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Elgin include: Fox Meadow Elementary School vs. Clinton Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School vs. Fox Meadow Elementary School
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