For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,208 students in Grundy County, IL (there are , serving 140 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Grundy County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, IL are Coal City Middle School, Grundy Co Sped Cooperative and Minooka Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grundy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Grundy Co Sped Cooperative
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Minooka Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 W Wapella St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-2371
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-2371
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #55.
Coal City Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
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
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #77.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Rank: #88.
South Wilmington Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 Fifth Ave
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #99.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
Rank: #1010.
Coal City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
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
| 299 students
Rank: #1111.
Minooka Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Wabena Ave
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2140
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 2,985 students
Rank: #1212.
Minooka Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Coady Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2261
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2261
Grades: K-4
| 491 students
Rank: #1313.
Coal City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 W Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #1414.
Morris Community High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5329
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5329
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
Rank: #1515.
Minooka Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 W Mcevilly Rd
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-4692
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-4692
Grades: 5-6
| 963 students
Rank: #1616.
Aux Sable
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1004 Misty Creek Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
Grades: K-4
| 604 students
Rank: #1717.
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1818.
Minooka Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 W Mcevilly Rd
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2136
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2136
Grades: 7-8
| 1,053 students
Rank: #1919.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #2020.
Shabbona Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Rank: #2121.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Grades: 5-8
| 144 students
Rank: #2222.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #2323.
Braceville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N Mitchell St
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Grades: PK-8
| 130 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
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grundy Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1002 Union St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4390
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4390
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
305 W Church St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-3167
Grades: PK
| 277 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
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Learning Center Of Gru
Special Education School
1499 Lakewood Dr
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Grades: n/a
| 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 schools in Grundy County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Grundy County, IL include Coal City Middle School, Grundy Co Sped Cooperative and Minooka Academy.
How many public schools are located in Grundy County?
28 public schools are located in Grundy County.
What percentage of students in Grundy County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Grundy County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grundy County include: White Oak Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Nettle Creek Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Aux Sable vs. Minooka Elementary School
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