Best Schools in Grundy County, IL
Grundy County, IL has 39 public schools (8 high, 9 middle, 22 elementary) serving 17,325 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Grundy County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grundy County, IL
The top high schools in Grundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morris Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Chsd 101 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students
2. Minooka Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minooka Chsd 111 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2930 Students
3. Coal City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
4. Herscher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
5. Newark Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Chsd 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
6. Gardner-south Wilmington Twp H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner S Wilmington Twp Hsd 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
7. Dwight High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dwight Twp Hsd 230 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
8. Seneca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca Twp Hsd 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grundy County, IL
The top middle schools in Grundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coal City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
2. Channahon Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Channahon Sd 17 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 273 Students
3. Three Rivers School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Channahon Sd 17 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 272 Students
4. Limestone Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students
5. Seneca Elem School South Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca Ccsd 170 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 197 Students
6. Minooka Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minooka Ccsd 201 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 988 Students
7. Minooka Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minooka Ccsd 201 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1058 Students
8. Shabbona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Sd 54 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 327 Students
9. Mazon-verona-kinsman Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mazon-verona-kinsman Esd 2c • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 145 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grundy County, IL
The top elementary schools in Grundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisbon Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Ccsd 90 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 117 Students
2. Pioneer Path
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Channahon Sd 17 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 252 Students
3. Seneca Grade School North Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca Ccsd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 290 Students
4. Coal City Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 292 Students
5. Coal City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 282 Students
6. Mazon-verona-kinsman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mazon-verona-kinsman Esd 2c • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 169 Students
7. Saratoga Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saratoga Ccsd 60c • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 772 Students
8. South Wilmington Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Wilmington Ccsd 74 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students
9. Nettle Creek Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettle Creek Ccsd 24c • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 81 Students
10. Gardner Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner Ccsd 72c • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
8.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Grundy County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grundy County, IL
How many schools are in Grundy County, IL?
Grundy County, IL has 39 public schools: 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 17,325 students in total.
How do schools in Grundy County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Grundy County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Grundy County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grundy County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grundy County
7 places in Grundy County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Minooka (6)
- Coal City (5)
- Morris (5)
- Gardner (2)
- Mazon (2)
- Braceville (1)
- South Wilmington (1)
School districts (2)
- Minooka CCSD 201 (7 schools)
- Coal City CUSD 1 (5 schools)