Best Elgin Historic District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 404 students in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elgin Historic District are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Channing Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
63 S Channing St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Dream Academy
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program and Channing Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Elgin Historic District, Elgin?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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