For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,323 students in Morton, IL. The top ranked public preschools in Morton, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Grundy Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Morton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Morton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Grades: PK-6
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Grundy Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Morton, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Morton, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Grundy Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Morton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Morton?
3 public preschools are located in Morton.
What is the racial composition of students in Morton?
Morton public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Morton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Morton include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Grundy Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Grundy Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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