Top Rankings
School District U-46 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public elementary schools serving 17,832 students in School District U-46. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in School District U-46 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
56 Schools
3,104 Schools
# Students
34,553 Students
1,223,907 Students
# Teachers
2,259 Teachers
89,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
School District U-46, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#594 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
# American Indian Students
342 Students
2,875 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,834 Students
66,874 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
20,046 Students
327,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
27%
# Black Students
2,214 Students
200,526 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
7,980 Students
537,078 Students
% White Students
23%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
43 Students
1,010 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,089 Students
52,605 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,159
55,955
# Students in K Grade:
2,216
116,411
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,380
126,375
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,389
167,370
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,390
130,315
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,471
130,334
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,402
129,913
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,424
132,181
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,475
113,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,439
113,824
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,088
2,377
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,978
2,138
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,935
1,882
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,807
1,813
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,034 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$727 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$672 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$21,034
$21,990

Spending / Student
$19,439
$21,244

Best School District U-46 Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 E Stearns Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5632
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5632
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Bartlett Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 E North Ave
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5545
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5545
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Trail Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1384 Spring Valley Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 213-6230
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 213-6230
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1375 W Bartlett Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7680
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7680
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Prairieview Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 Mayflower Ln
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5603
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5603
Grades: K-6
| 660 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wayne Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5n443 School St
Wayne, IL 60184
(630) 736-7100
Wayne, IL 60184
(630) 736-7100
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sycamore Trails Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 Sycamore Ln
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5641
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5641
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Timber Trails Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1675 Mcdonough Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6640
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6640
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Glenbrook Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 Garden Cir
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5555
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5555
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Nature Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1899 Westridge Blvd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 372-4647
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 372-4647
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Greenbrook Blvd
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5570
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #1313.
Hanover Countryside Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 S Bartlett Rd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5560
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5560
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #1414.
Clinton Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
770 Mill St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7045
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7045
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: #1515.
Otter Creek Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Hopps Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-6995
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-6995
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: #1616.
Fox Meadow Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Jenna Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7182
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7182
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Maureen Dr
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6639
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6639
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #1818.
Ridge Circle Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Ridge Cir
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5600
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5600
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Sunnydale Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
716 Sunnydale Blvd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5610
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5610
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Century Oaks Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Braeburn Dr
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5180
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5180
Grades: PK-6
| 536 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5282
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5282
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Laurel Hill Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Laurel Ave
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5580
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5580
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #2525.
Oakhill Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 S Oltendorf Rd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5585
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5585
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #2626.
Parkwood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Laurel Ave
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5595
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5595
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Creekside Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Heritage Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
507 Arnold Ave
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5565
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 213-5565
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Willard Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 W Spring St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #3030.
Ontarioville Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Elm Ave
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5590
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 213-5590
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #3131.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
819 W Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
Lowrie Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
264 Oak St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5260
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5260
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #3535.
Highland Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
190 N Melrose Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5280
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5280
Grades: PK-6
| 625 students
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