For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 214 students in 61270, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 61270, IL is Morrison Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61270 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61270, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61270, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morrison Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
61270, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bi-county Sp Ed-3-5 Life Skills-m (Closed 2026)
Special Education School
100 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2183
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2183
Bi-county Sp Ed-life Skill Jr Hgh (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61270, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61270, IL include Morrison Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61270?
1 public middle schools are located in 61270.
What is the racial composition of students in 61270?
61270 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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