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Best Grundy County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 6,183 students in Grundy County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IL are Coal City Middle School, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Coal City Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Grundy County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Premier Academy Morris Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Coal City Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
305 E Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Gr: 4-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Nettle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
South Wilmington Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
375 Fifth Ave
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2471
Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Coal City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Broadway St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Gr: 2-3 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Minooka Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 W Coady Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-2261
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Minooka Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 W Mcevilly Rd
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-4692
Gr: 5-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Aux Sable
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1004 Misty Creek Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
Gr: K-4 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Shabbona Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Mazon-verona-kinsman Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 North St
Mazon, IL 60444
(815) 448-2127
Gr: 5-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Dupont Ave
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0047
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Braceville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 N Mitchell St
Braceville, IL 60407
(815) 237-8040
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Coal City Early Childhood Center
755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Gr: PK-1 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Academy Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grundy County, IL include Coal City Middle School, Premier Academy Morris Taoep and Coal City Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grundy County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?

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