For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,035 students in 60120, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 573 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 60120, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60120, IL are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60120 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60120, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60120, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Hilltop Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Grades: PK-6
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Larsen Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
665 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
Grades: 7-8
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
258 Lovell St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5262
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5262
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Elgin High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,724 students
Rank: #88.
Lords Park Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
323 Waverly Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
Rank: #99.
Ellis Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Liberty St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
Grades: 7-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1010.
Channing Memorial Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63 S Channing St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #1111.
Huff Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Grades: PK-6
| 595 students
Rank: #1212.
Coleman Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Grades: PK-6
| 655 students
Rank: #1313.
Ronald D O Neal
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Franklin Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5266
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5266
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dream Academy
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
60120, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dream Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60120, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60120, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60120?
15 public schools are located in 60120.
What percentage of students in 60120 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 60120 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60120?
60120 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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