For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,260 students in Morton, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 490 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Morton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Morton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Morton, IL are Lettie Brown Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Morton Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Morton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lettie Brown Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Grades: PK-6
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Morton Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 E Jackson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Grades: 7-8
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Morton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Grundy Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #66.
Morton High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 N Illinois Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Grades: 9-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Morton, IL include Lettie Brown Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Morton Jr High School. Morton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Morton?
7 public schools are located in Morton.
What percentage of students in Morton go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Morton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morton?
Morton public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morton include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Grundy Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Grundy Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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