For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,061 students in Morton, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Morton, IL are Morton Academy and Morton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Morton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Morton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morton High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Morton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Morton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 N Illinois Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Morton, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morton, IL include Morton Academy and Morton High School. Morton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Morton?
2 public high schools are located in Morton.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton?
Morton public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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