For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,682 students in 61550, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL are Morton Academy, Grundy Elementary School and Lettie Brown Elementary School. 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 47% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), 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 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61550, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Grundy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lettie Brown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61550, IL include Morton Academy, Grundy Elementary School and Lettie Brown Elementary School.
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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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