Elgin: Schools & Education
32 public schools serve Elgin. Elgin High School is the largest at 2,750 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 17,574 students.
- ~3,592 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
32 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,592 residents per school. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (10)
Schools (32)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Central CUSD 301, Elgin Math and Science Acad Ch, Kane ROE, SD U-46 |
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 32 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 17,574 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,117 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.70 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| Schools Count | 32 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (4)
Colleges (3)
| Nearest College · Name | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Hammond |
| Nearest College · Phone | (219) 554-3993 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (13)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Gail Borden Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 270 North Grove Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (847) 742-2411 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60120 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3585 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 53 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12