For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,688 students in 61550, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL are Lettie Brown Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Morton Academy. 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 49% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), 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 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61550, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lettie Brown Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
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
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL include Lettie Brown Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Morton Academy.
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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