For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,516 students in Morton Grove, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 394 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Morton Grove, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morton Grove, IL are Park View Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School and Melzer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton Grove, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Morton Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morton Grove, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Lake St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Hynes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Belleforte Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-4500
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Melzer School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9400 Oriole Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Golf Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9401 Waukegan Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Gr: 5-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Gr: 3-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ntdse Sat Program
Special Education School
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-9040
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-9040
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morton Grove, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Morton Grove, IL include Park View Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School and Melzer School.
How many public schools are located in Morton Grove?
7 public schools are located in Morton Grove.
What percentage of students in Morton Grove go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Morton Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morton Grove?
Morton Grove public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morton Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morton Grove include: Hynes Elementary School vs. Park View Elementary School, Park View Elementary School vs. Hynes Elementary School, Golf Middle School vs. Melzer School
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