For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 873 students in South Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Elgin, IL is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in South Elgin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Elgin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenyon Woods Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Raymond St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-6685
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-6685
Gr: 7-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Elgin, IL include Kenyon Woods Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Elgin?
1 public middle schools are located in South Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in South Elgin?
South Elgin public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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