For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,871 students in Morris, IL (there are , serving 140 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Morris, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Morris, IL are Grundy Co Sped Cooperative, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Saratoga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Morris have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morris, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grundy Co Sped Cooperative
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Premier Academy Morris Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Saratoga Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Rank: #55.
Morris Community High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5329
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5329
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
Rank: #66.
Shabbona Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
White Oak Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grundy Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1002 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4390
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4390
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Academy Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Learning Center Of Gru
Special Education School
1499 Lakewood Dr
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Morris, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5006
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5006
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morris, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Morris, IL include Grundy Co Sped Cooperative, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Saratoga Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morris?
10 public schools are located in Morris.
What percentage of students in Morris go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Morris are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morris?
Morris public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morris are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morris include: White Oak Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Nettle Creek Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School vs. White Oak Elementary School
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