For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,223 students in Morris, IL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Morris have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morris, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Premier Academy Morris Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4040 N Division St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5970
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0056
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Academy Morris
Alternative School
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Morris, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morris, IL include Premier Academy Morris Taoep, Saratoga Elementary School and Nettle Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morris?
5 public middle schools are located in Morris.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris?
Morris public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Morris are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Morris include: Nettle Creek Elementary School vs. Saratoga Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School vs. Nettle Creek Elementary School, Premier Academy Morris Taoep vs. Premier Academy Morris
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