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Best 60120 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,724 students in 60120, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 60120, IL are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Elgin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60120 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60120, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60120 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elgin High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60120, IL Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Elgin High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Dream Academy
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60120 Illinois

60120, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dream Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 7-12
420 May St
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 high schools in 60120, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 60120, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Elgin High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60120?
5 public high schools are located in 60120.
What is the racial composition of students in 60120?
60120 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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