Best High Schools in Elgin, IL

Summary:

The city of Elgin, Illinois is home to two high schools: Elgin High School and Larkin High School, both serving grades 9-12 and operated by the School District U-46. Based on the available data, neither school stands out as an exceptional performer, as both are ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools and rated below average by SchoolDigger.

Academically, Elgin High School and Larkin High School perform significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency on standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 33.7% of 11th-grade students at Elgin High School were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Larkin High School's performance was even lower, with only 22.7% of 11th-grade students meeting or exceeding proficiency in the same subject.

Both schools also face challenges related to graduation rates and socioeconomic factors. The four-year graduation rate for both schools is slightly below the state average at 89.0%, and the dropout rate is slightly higher than the state average at 2.4%. Additionally, a high percentage of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The relatively high student-teacher ratios at Elgin High School (16.7) and Larkin High School (15.7) may also suggest a need for more resources and staffing to support student learning.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PreACT Secure English Language Arts (2025)		PreACT Secure Mathematics (2025)		PreACT Secure Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 9th Grade	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 10th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Pgm	Public	6-12	46 S Gifford St	Elgin	60120	Kane County	Kane ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(630) 232-5963	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
DREAM Academy	Public	7-12	46 S Gifford St	Elgin	60120	Kane County	Kane ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(847) 888-5000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central School Program	Public	6-12	355 E Chicago St	Elgin	60120	Kane County	School District U-46	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 888-5340	0	30	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.4
Dream Academy	Public	6-12	46 S Gifford St	Elgin	60120	Kane County	School District U-46	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 888-5000	0	28	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	96.8
Elgin High School	Public	9-12	1200 Maroon Dr	Elgin	60120	Cook County	School District U-46	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 888-5100	2,576	149	17.2	63.1%	216 (8.4%)	121 (4.7%)	2,027 (78.7%)	93 (3.6%)	53 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (2.5%)	27.7	518^th of 698 public high schools	25.8%		25.1	509^th of 697 public high schools	27.0%	9	44.8	34.6	17.3	16.5	35.1	34.4	33.7	19.6	31.2	98.9	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.2	99.0	99.0	98.8	$18,936	$1,354	$17,583
Larkin High School	Public	9-12	1475 Larkin Ave	Elgin	60123	Kane County	School District U-46	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 888-5200	2,174	142	15.3	65.0%	226 (10.4%)	184 (8.5%)	1,616 (74.3%)	28 (1.3%)	37 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (3.8%)	18.1	569^th of 698 public high schools	18.5%		22.7	517^th of 697 public high schools	25.8%	52	38.2	34.1	9.9	14.2	25.2	30.2	22.7	13.7	21.7	97.9	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.0	97.6	97.9	96.0	$20,371	$1,390	$18,980

Cities Near Elgin

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hoffman Estates	2.31 mi	14	193^rd
South Elgin	2.32 mi	6	339^th
Bartlett	3.73 mi	9	192^nd
Sleepy Hollow	3.74 mi	1	164^th
West Dundee	3.79 mi	1	354^th

See the top IL Illinois cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best High Schools in Elgin, IL

Elgin High School

Larkin High School

Central School Program

Dream Academy

DREAM Academy

New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Pgm

Cities Near Elgin