For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,948 students in 60120, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 60120, IL are Hilltop Elementary School, Huff Elementary School and Lords Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60120 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60120, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60120, IL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655
Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Huff Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Gr: PK-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Lords Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 Waverly Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Gr: PK-6 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Channing Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63 S Channing St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 preschools in 60120, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 60120, IL include Hilltop Elementary School, Huff Elementary School and Lords Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60120?
5 public preschools are located in 60120.
What is the racial composition of students in 60120?
60120 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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