For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,260 students in 61550, IL (there are , serving 490 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 61550, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61550, 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 61550 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 61550, IL 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 61550, IL ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (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 61550, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61550, IL include Lettie Brown Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Morton Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 61550?
7 public schools are located in 61550.
What percentage of students in 61550 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 61550 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61550?
61550 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).
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