For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 404 students in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Elgin Historic District are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Channing Memorial Elementary School. 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Channing Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63 S Channing St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Channing Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin?
the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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