For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,573 students in 60124, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 305 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 60124, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60124, IL are Prairie Knolls Middle School, Country Trails Elementary School and Prairie View Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60124 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60124, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60124, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Gr: 6-7 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Hopps Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-6995
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-6995
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60124, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60124, IL include Prairie Knolls Middle School, Country Trails Elementary School and Prairie View Grade School.
How many public schools are located in 60124?
4 public schools are located in 60124.
What percentage of students in 60124 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 60124 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60124?
60124 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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