For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,260 students in 61550, IL (there are , serving 578 private students). 85% 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 Morton Jr High School, Morton Academy and Grundy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61550 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 10% 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 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morton Jr High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 E Jackson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Gr: 7-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Grundy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Lettie Brown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,084 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61550, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61550, IL include Morton Jr High School, Morton Academy and Grundy Elementary 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?
85% 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).