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Best Morris Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,945 students in Morris, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morris, IL are Premier Academy Morris Taoep, Saratoga Elementary School and Nettle Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morris have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Morris, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: 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 Morris, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morris, IL include Premier Academy Morris Taoep, Saratoga Elementary School and Nettle Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morris?
6 public elementary schools are located in Morris.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris?
Morris public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Morris are often viewed compared to one another?

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