Top 10 Best Elgin Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 7,010 students in Elgin, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL are Prairie View Grade School, Country Trails Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Elgin, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Grade School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #22.
Country Trails Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Hilltop Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Century Oaks Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Braeburn Dr
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5180
Grades: PK-6
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Lords Park Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
323 Waverly Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 664 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
655 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
819 W Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #99.
Huff Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
Lowrie Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
264 Oak St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5260
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
190 N Melrose Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5280
Grades: PK-6
| 630 students
Rank: #1212.
Coleman Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Grades: PK-6
| 673 students
Rank: #1313.
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 S Clifton Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5195
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Wing St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Grades: PK
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Dream Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Elgin, IL include Prairie View Grade School, Country Trails Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elgin?
14 public preschools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?

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