For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,236 students in Grundy County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, IL are Coal City Middle School, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Saratoga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grundy County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Premier Academy Morris Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Saratoga Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: #55.
South Wilmington Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 459
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Gardner Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #77.
Minooka Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 W Mcevilly Rd
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2136
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2136
Grades: 7-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #88.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
Rank: #99.
Shabbona Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #1010.
Braceville Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Mitchell St
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Academy Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5006
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5006
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grundy County, IL include Coal City Middle School, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Saratoga Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grundy County?
11 public middle schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grundy County include: Nettle Creek Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, South Wilmington Grade School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School vs. Nettle Creek Elementary School
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