For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,770 students in South Elgin, IL.
The top ranked public high school in South Elgin, IL is South Elgin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Elgin, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in South Elgin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
South Elgin, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Elgin High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 South Elgin, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elgin High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 E Main St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-3760
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-3760
Grades: 9-12
| 2,770 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Elgin, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in South Elgin, IL include South Elgin High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Elgin?
1 public high schools are located in South Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in South Elgin?
South Elgin public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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