For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,670 students in 61550, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL are Morton Academy, Grundy Elementary School and Lettie Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61550 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61550, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61550, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL include Morton Academy, Grundy Elementary School and Lettie Brown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61550?
5 public elementary schools are located in 61550.
What is the racial composition of students in 61550?
61550 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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