For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 952 students in South Elgin, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in South Elgin, IL are Fox Meadow Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Elgin, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in South Elgin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Elgin, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fox Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1275 Jenna Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7182
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7182
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 W Spring St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Elgin, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in South Elgin, IL include Fox Meadow Elementary School and Willard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Elgin?
2 public preschools are located in South Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in South Elgin?
South Elgin public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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