Larkin High School School District U-46
1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 100%34 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- +5.3points vs 94.74% (57 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #1of 117 ranked nearby
How Larkin High School School District U-46 graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 34 first-time test-takers from Larkin High School School District U-46 passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 94.74% of 57 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 5.3 points year over year.
With 34 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.9 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
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How Larkin High School School District U-46 stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Larkin High School School District U-46 is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 34 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 42 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0690 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 1475 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 Kane County |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Elgin
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College | Elgin | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Elgin Community College-Hybrid | Elgin | same ZIP | — |
| South Elgin H.S. - District U-46 | South Elgin | 4 mi | 100.0% |
| Elgin High School - Elgin School District Unit 46 | Elgin | 4 mi | — |
| Avid CNA School Streamwood--Hybrid | Streamwood | 7 mi | 98.9% |
| Ideal Companion Care | Streamwood | 7 mi | 86.4% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Larkin High School School District U-46's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 34 first-time test-takers from Larkin High School School District U-46 passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Larkin High School School District U-46 a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0690. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Larkin High School School District U-46's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 100% of 34 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 94.74% of 57 in 2024 (+5.3 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Larkin High School School District U-46 compare with CNA programs nearby?
42 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Elgin?
The closest are Elgin Community College in Elgin (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate), Elgin Community College-Hybrid in Elgin (about 1 mi), South Elgin H.S. - District U-46 in South Elgin (about 4 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.