For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 12,083 students in Grundy County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 140 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, IL are Coal City Middle School, Coal City Intermediate School and Grundy Co Sped Cooperative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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.
Coal City Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 E Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Grades: 4-5
| 306 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
| 0 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
| 0 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Project Indian
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 W Wapella St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-2371
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Coal City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Broadway St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Grades: 2-3
| 265 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Coal City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 W Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #1010.
Minooka Community High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Wabena Ave
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2140
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 2,902 students
Rank: #1111.
Morris Community High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5329
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5329
Grades: 9-12
| 919 students
Rank: #1212.
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Minooka Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Coady Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2261
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2261
Grades: K-4
| 523 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Aux Sable
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1004 Misty Creek Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
Grades: K-4
| 612 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Minooka Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 W Mcevilly Rd
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-4692
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-4692
Grades: 5-6
| 1,022 students
Rank: #2121.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
Rank: #2222.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #2323.
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
755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Grades: PK-1
| 390 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
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 W Church St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Grades: PK-2
| 191 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
| 0 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 schools in Grundy County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, IL include Coal City Middle School, Coal City Intermediate School and Grundy Co Sped Cooperative.
How many public schools are located in Grundy County, IL?
27 public schools are located in Grundy County, IL.
What percentage of students in Grundy County, IL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County, IL?
Grundy County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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