For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,599 students in Morton Grove, IL (there are , serving 394 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Morton Grove, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Morton Grove, IL are Park View Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School and Melzer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morton Grove, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Morton Grove have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morton Grove, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Lake St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 899 students
Rank: #22.
Hynes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Belleforte Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-4500
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-4500
Grades: PK-4
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Melzer School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9400 Oriole Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7474
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Golf Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9401 Waukegan Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Grades: 3-5
| 639 students
Rank: #66.
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ntdse Sat Program
Special Education School
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-9040
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-9040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morton Grove, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Morton Grove, IL include Park View Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School and Melzer School.
How many public schools are located in Morton Grove?
7 public schools are located in Morton Grove.
What percentage of students in Morton Grove go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Morton Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morton Grove?
Morton Grove public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morton Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morton Grove include: Park View Elementary School vs. Hynes Elementary School, Hynes Elementary School vs. Park View Elementary School, Golf Middle School vs. Melzer School
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