Primrose School Of South Elgin in South Elgin, IL offers early childhood education programs for preschool and kindergarten students in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school enrolls 170 students from preschool through kindergarten, with 10 students in K–12 grades.
Founded in 1982, Primrose School Of South Elgin operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 170:1.
The school enforces a formal dress code and serves a community with 12.5% student diversity representation.
As a suburban early learning program, Primrose School Of South Elgin is part of the local education landscape near other early childhood centers in the South Elgin and Elgin area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Primrose School Of South Elgin?
The application deadline for Primrose School Of South Elgin is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Primrose School Of South Elgin is Fox Valley Lutheran Academy (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Larkin Center School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bowes Road KinderCare (1.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Bowes Road KinderCare ![Bowes Road KinderCare Photo - Bowes Road KinderCare]( "Bowes Road KinderCare Photo - Bowes Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2395 Bowes Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Spring Street KinderCare ![Spring Street KinderCare Photo - South Elgin KinderCare]( "Spring Street KinderCare Photo - South Elgin KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1250 W. Spring St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-5280
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-5280
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
South Street KinderCare ![South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare]( "South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2485 South St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1520 Main Lane
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
4.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
4.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
Larkin Center School
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
335 Locust St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Larkin Center School
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
787 Crane Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 338-8100
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bowes Road KinderCare ![Bowes Road KinderCare Photo - Bowes Road KinderCare]( "Bowes Road KinderCare Photo - Bowes Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2395 Bowes Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-9475
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Spring Street KinderCare ![Spring Street KinderCare Photo - South Elgin KinderCare]( "Spring Street KinderCare Photo - South Elgin KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1250 W. Spring St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-5280
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-5280
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
South Street KinderCare ![South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare]( "South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2485 South St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1520 Main Lane
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
9176.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
9176.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
9176.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
9176.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 E Lexington Ave
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
9176.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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