For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 6,463 students in Grundy County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IL are Coal City Middle School, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Coal City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grundy County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Coal City Intermediate School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 E Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Saratoga Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #55.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: #66.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Grades: PK-4
| 169 students
Rank: #77.
Coal City Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Broadway St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Grades: 2-3
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
South Wilmington Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 459
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Rank: #99.
Minooka Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Coady Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2261
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2261
Grades: K-4
| 503 students
Rank: #1010.
Gardner Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #1111.
Aux Sable
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1004 Misty Creek Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
Grades: K-4
| 627 students
Rank: #1212.
Minooka Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 W Mcevilly Rd
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-4692
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-4692
Grades: 5-6
| 988 students
Rank: #1313.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
Rank: #1414.
Shabbona Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #1515.
White Oak Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #1616.
Braceville Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Mitchell St
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Grades: PK-1
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 W Church St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Grades: PK-2
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Academy Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5006
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5006
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IL include Coal City Middle School, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Coal City Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grundy County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Grundy County include: White Oak Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Nettle Creek Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School vs. White Oak Elementary School
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