For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,665 students in South Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in South Elgin, IL is South Elgin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Elgin, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in South Elgin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
South Elgin, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Elgin High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Elgin, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elgin High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 E Main St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-3760
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-3760
Gr: 9-12 | 2,665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Elgin, IL include South Elgin High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Elgin?
1 public high schools are located in South Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in South Elgin?
South Elgin public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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