For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,260 students in 60120, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60120, IL are New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program, Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60120 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60120, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60120, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Huff Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
258 Lovell St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5262
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5262
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Lords Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 Waverly Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Gr: PK-6 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Channing Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63 S Channing St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Ronald D O Neal
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Franklin Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5266
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5266
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
60120, 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 elementary schools in 60120, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60120, IL include New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program, Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60120?
9 public elementary schools are located in 60120.
What is the racial composition of students in 60120?
60120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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