For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,907 students in 60123, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60123, IL are Creekside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lowrie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 60123 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60123, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60123, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6270
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
819 W Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5270
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Lowrie Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
264 Oak St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5260
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5260
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 N Melrose Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5280
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5280
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Century Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Braeburn Dr
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5180
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5180
Gr: PK-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 S Clifton Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5195
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5195
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Wing St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 289-6041
Gr: PK | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60123, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60123, IL include Creekside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lowrie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60123?
7 public preschools are located in 60123.
What is the racial composition of students in 60123?
60123 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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