For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,871 students in Morris, IL (there are 1 private school, 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 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Morris have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morris, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
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 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
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: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Morris Community High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-1294
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-1294
Gr: 9-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: 11-12
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
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
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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (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, Premier Academy Morris vs. Premier Academy Morris Taoep
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