For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,514 students in 60120, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60120, IL are Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60120 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60120, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60120, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Larsen Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
665 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
Gr: 7-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Ellis Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Liberty St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5151
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
60120, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
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 middle schools in 60120, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60120, IL include Central School Program, New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program and Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr.
How many public middle schools are located in 60120?
6 public middle schools are located in 60120.
What is the racial composition of students in 60120?
60120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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