For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,585 students in Morris, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Morris, IL are Saratoga Elementary School, Nettle Creek Elementary School and White Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Morris have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Morris, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Morris, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Morris, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Morris, IL include Saratoga Elementary School, Nettle Creek Elementary School and White Oak Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Morris?
3 public preschools are located in Morris.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris?
Morris public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Morris are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Morris include: White Oak Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Nettle Creek Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School vs. White Oak Elementary School
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