For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,254 students in Grundy County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, IL are Coal City Middle School, Premier Morris Taoep and Saratoga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, 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 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grundy County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Premier 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
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 746 students
Rank: #44.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Minooka Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 W Mcevilly Rd
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2136
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2136
Grades: 7-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #66.
South Wilmington Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 459
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Rank: #77.
Shabbona Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #99.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Grades: 5-8
| 135 students
Rank: #1010.
Braceville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Mitchell St
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grundy County 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 middle schools in Grundy County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, IL include Coal City Middle School, Premier Morris Taoep and Saratoga Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grundy County, IL?
11 public middle schools are located in Grundy County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County, IL?
Grundy County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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