For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,998 students in Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Elgin, IL are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Elgin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Elgin, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elgin High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in 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.
Elgin High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Larkin High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1475 Larkin Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Elgin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Elgin, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Elgin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elgin?
6 public high schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Elgin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elgin include: Elgin High School vs. Larkin High School, Larkin High School vs. Elgin High School
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