Overview

Prairie Knolls Middle School is a public school in Elgin, IL, offering Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 2 middle schools in Central Community Unit School District 301.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Prairie Knolls Middle School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2021. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

225 Nesler Road
Elgin, IL 60124
School leader: Mr Matt Newquist
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Prairie View Grade School
    0.55 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Good Shepherd Luth Pre-School
    0.87 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Larkin Center-Creekside
    0.99 miles
    Private; Ungraded
  • NA
    See Saw Day Care Center-East
    1.55 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Kindercare Learning Center
    1.67 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    New Creations Pre-School
    2.18 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Westminster Christian School
    2.23 miles
    Private; PK-12
  • 8 /10
    Country Trails Elementary School
    2.25 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 5 /10
    Hillcrest Elementary School
    2.3 miles
    Public district; K-6
  • 10 /10
    Fabyan Elementary School
    11.35 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    Geneva Middle School North
    10.85 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 10 /10
    Central Middle School
    5.51 miles
    Public district; 8
  • 10 /10
    Lily Lake Grade School
    7.61 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Eastview Elementary School
    10.08 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Crystal Lake South High School
    13.29 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Hoffman Estates High School
    13.74 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Schaumburg High School
    13.67 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Jane Addams Junior High School
    13.01 miles
    Public district; 4-8
  • 10 /10
    Lincoln Elementary School
    8.63 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5