For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 985 students in Morrison, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Morrison, IL are Southside School, Morrison High School and Morrison Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrison, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Morrison have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morrison, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2183
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2183
Gr: 3-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Morrison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
643 Genesee Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Morrison Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sp Ed-k-2 Life Skills-m
Special Education School
520 N Genesee St
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2153
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2153
Rank: n/an/a
Bi-county Sp Ed-life Skills High School-mo
Special Education School
643 Genesee Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Rank: n/an/a
Morrison Alt Learning Program
Alternative School
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
520 N Genesee St
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2153
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2153
Gr: PK-2 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Morrison, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bi-county Sp Ed-3-5 Life Skills-m (Closed 2026)
Special Education School
100 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2183
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2183
Bi-county Sp Ed-life Skill Jr Hgh (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morrison, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Morrison, IL include Southside School, Morrison High School and Morrison Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Morrison?
7 public schools are located in Morrison.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrison?
Morrison public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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