For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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