William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S.
1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 · (847) 925-6254
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
- 96.43%28 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +3.2points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #118of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- −3.6points vs 100% (40 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #51of 117 ranked nearby
How William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S. graduates do on the CNA exam
96.43% of 28 first-time test-takers from William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 3.2 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #118 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #51 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 100% of 40 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 3.6 points year over year.
With 28 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 3.6 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S. stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 96.43%, William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S. is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 28 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 70 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 31 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, in the same ZIP code).
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 7002 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 Cook County |
| Phone | (847) 925-6254 |
| 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 Palatine
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington H.S.-Harper College | Palatine | same ZIP | 95.2% |
| Harper College--Buffalo Grove High School | Palatine | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Harper College--John Hersey High School | Palatine | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Prospect Heights High School-Harper College | Palatine | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Rolling Meadows High School-Harper College Dual | Palatine | same ZIP | 84.4% |
| William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. | Palatine | same ZIP | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S.'s CNA exam pass rate?
96.43% of 28 first-time test-takers from William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 3.2 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #118 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S. 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 7002. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S.'s pass rate going up or down?
Down: 96.43% of 28 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 40 in 2024 (−3.6 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 William Rainey Harper Coll. - Elk Grove H.S. compare with CNA programs nearby?
70 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 31 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, in the same ZIP code).
What other approved CNA programs are near Palatine?
The closest are Barrington H.S.-Harper College in Palatine (about 1 mi, 95% pass rate), Harper College--Buffalo Grove High School in Palatine (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate), Harper College--John Hersey High School in Palatine (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.