Best High Schools in Grundy County, IL

Grundy County, IL has 12 high schools with 5,927 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Grundy County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Grundy County don't meet expectations.

1. Minooka Community High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minooka Chsd 111 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2930 Students

2. Morris Community High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Morris Chsd 101 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students

3. Coal City High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students

4. Herscher High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students

5. Seneca High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seneca Twp Hsd 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

6. Newark Comm High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newark Chsd 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students

7. Gardner-south Wilmington Twp H S

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gardner S Wilmington Twp Hsd 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students

8. Dwight High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dwight Twp Hsd 230 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students

Best Middle Schools in Grundy County, IL

Grundy County, IL has 17 middle schools with 6,345 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Grundy County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grundy County meet expectations.

1. Coal City Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students

2. Three Rivers School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Channahon Sd 17 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 272 Students

3. Seneca Elem School South Campus

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seneca Ccsd 170 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 197 Students

4. Limestone Middle Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students

5. Minooka Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minooka Ccsd 201 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1058 Students

6. Shabbona Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Morris Sd 54 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 327 Students

7. Minooka Intermediate School

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Minooka Ccsd 201 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 988 Students

8. Mazon-verona-kinsman Middle Sch

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mazon-verona-kinsman Esd 2c • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 145 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Grundy County, IL

Grundy County, IL has 12 elementary schools with 4,623 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Grundy County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grundy County don't meet expectations.

1. Lisbon Grade School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lisbon Ccsd 90 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 117 Students

2. Coal City Intermediate School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 292 Students

3. Saratoga Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saratoga Ccsd 60c • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 772 Students

4. Herscher Intermediate Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students

5. Seneca Grade School North Campus

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seneca Ccsd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 290 Students

6. Pioneer Path

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Channahon Sd 17 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 252 Students

7. Coal City Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 282 Students

8. Nettle Creek Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nettle Creek Ccsd 24c • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 81 Students

9. Milton Pope Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Miller Twp Ccsd 210 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 197 Students

10. Aux Sable

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Minooka Ccsd 201 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 627 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Grundy County, IL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Grundy County, IL has a total population of 52,533 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Grundy County, IL

16,895

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grundy County, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

6.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grundy County, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grundy County, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,213 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Grundy County, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations