For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,949 students in Morris, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris, IL are Premier 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morris have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morris, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: 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
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 elementary schools in Morris, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris, IL include Premier Morris Taoep, Saratoga Elementary School and Nettle Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morris, IL?
6 public elementary schools are located in Morris, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris, IL?
Morris, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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