For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,196 students in Morris, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Morris, IL are Premier Academy Morris Taoep, Saratoga Elementary School and Nettle Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Morris have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morris, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Shabbona Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Academy Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Gr: 6-12
Morris, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morris, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Morris, IL include Premier Academy Morris Taoep, Saratoga Elementary School and Nettle Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morris?
5 public middle schools are located in Morris.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris?
Morris public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Morris are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Morris include: Nettle Creek Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Premier Academy Morris vs. Premier Academy Morris Taoep, Premier Academy Morris Taoep vs. Premier Academy Morris
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