For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,695 students in Grundy County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IL are Minooka Academy, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Minooka Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Grundy County, 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 Coal City High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grundy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Minooka Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 W Wapella St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-2371
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-2371
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Minooka Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Wabena Ave
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2140
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 2,985 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Coal City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 W Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Morris Community High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5329
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5329
Gr: 9-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Grundy Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1002 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4390
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4390
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Academy Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Gr: 6-12
Grundy County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IL include Minooka Academy, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Minooka Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grundy County?
8 public high schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grundy County include: Premier Academy Morris vs. Premier Academy Morris Taoep, Minooka Academy vs. Minooka Community High School, Minooka Academy vs. Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School
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