For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,595 students in 60124, IL (there are , serving 415 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 60124, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60124, IL are Prairie Knolls Middle School, Country Trails Elementary School and Prairie View Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60124 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60124, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60124, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Gr: 6-7 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Hopps Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-6995
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-6995
Gr: K-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60124, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60124, IL include Prairie Knolls Middle School, Country Trails Elementary School and Prairie View Grade School.
How many public schools are located in 60124?
4 public schools are located in 60124.
What percentage of students in 60124 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 60124 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60124?
60124 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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