For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,084 students in Morton, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Morton, IL are Morton Academy and Morton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Morton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Morton, 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 Morton High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Morton, IL (2025-26)
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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Morton, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Morton, IL include Morton Academy and Morton High School. Morton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Morton?
2 public high schools are located in Morton.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton?
Morton public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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