Best Public Middle Schools in Morton, IL (2025-26)

Best Morton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 506 students in Morton, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Morton, IL are Morton Jr High School and Morton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Morton, IL public middle schools have an score of 49% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 68% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Morton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Morton, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Morton Jr High School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
:

10/

Top 10%

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225 E Jackson St
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% )
:

10/

Top 10%

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260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581

Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morton, IL?

The top ranked public middle schools in Morton, IL include Morton Jr High School and Morton Academy. Morton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.

How many public middle schools are located in Morton?

2 public middle schools are located in Morton.

What is the racial composition of students in Morton?

Morton public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).