Grundy County Schools & Education
Grundy County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,910
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#34
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grundy County
Measured School Summary
Grundy County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 93.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,910 per pupil, Grundy County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grundy County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
27 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #34 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
93.6%
4.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,910
$1,340 below the state average
School coverage
27
14 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Grundy County has 27 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Grundy County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Grundy County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#34
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 96% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Minooka CCSD 201
Elementary and middle visible
3,436 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Minooka CHSD 111
High school only in this slice
2,930 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Coal City CUSD 1
Elementary to high school visible
2,112 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Morris SD 54
Elementary and middle visible
1,078 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Grundy/Kendall ROE is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Grundy County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grundy County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Grundy County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large Scale System of Fourteen Districts
Grundy County manages a expansive education system with 27 public schools serving 12,175 students. The county features a diverse infrastructure including 13 elementary, five middle, and eight high schools. This high density of schools is overseen by 14 distinct school districts, offering significant local variety.
Suburban Reach with Large Campus Energy
With an average school size of 553, Grundy County offers a more bustling environment than its neighbors, led by Minooka Community High's 2,930 students. The locale mix is diverse, featuring 11 town, 9 rural, and 7 suburban schools. This variety allows families to choose between high-energy suburban campuses and more traditional town settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Grundy County
Reported Enrollment
12,175
26 schools reporting
School Districts
14
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
14 School Districts in Grundy County
Minooka CCSD 201
GuideMinooka CHSD 111
Coal City CUSD 1
Morris SD 54
Morris CHSD 101
Saratoga CCSD 60C
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman ESD 2C
Gardner CCSD 72C
Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73
Braceville SD 75
27 Public Schools in Grundy County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minooka Community High School | Profile | Minooka CHSD 111 | Minooka, 60447Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,930 |
| Minooka Jr High School | Profile | Minooka CCSD 201 | Minooka, 60447Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,058 |
| Minooka Intermediate School | Profile | Minooka CCSD 201 | Minooka, 60447Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 988 |
| Morris Community High School | Profile | Morris CHSD 101 | Morris, 60450Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 946 |
| Saratoga Elem School | Record | Saratoga CCSD 60C | Morris, 60450Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 772 |
| White Oak Elementary | Record | Morris SD 54 | Morris, 60450Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 751 |
| Coal City High School | Record | Coal City CUSD 1 | Coal City, 60416Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 631 |
| Aux Sable | Record | Minooka CCSD 201 | Minooka, 60447Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 627 |
| Minooka Elem School | Record | Minooka CCSD 201 | Minooka, 60447Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 503 |
| Coal City Middle School | Record | Coal City CUSD 1 | Coal City, 60416Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 494 |
| Coal City Early Childhood Center | Record | Coal City CUSD 1 | Coal City, 60416Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 413 |
| Shabbona Middle School | Record | Morris SD 54 | Morris, 60450Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 327 |
| Coal City Intermediate School | Record | Coal City CUSD 1 | Coal City, 60416Town: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 292 |
| Coal City Elem School | Record | Coal City CUSD 1 | Coal City, 60416Town: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 282 |
| Minooka Primary Center | Record | Minooka CCSD 201 | Minooka, 60447Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 260 |
| Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elem School | Record | Mazon-Verona-Kinsman ESD 2C | Mazon, 60444Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 169 |
| Gardner Elem School | Record | Gardner CCSD 72C | Gardner, 60424Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 148 |
| Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S | Record | Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 | Gardner, 60424Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 147 |
| Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch | Record | Mazon-Verona-Kinsman ESD 2C | Mazon, 60444Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 145 |
| Braceville Elem School | Record | Braceville SD 75 | Braceville, 60407Town: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 122 |
Minooka Community High School
Minooka CHSD 111
Minooka, 60447 / Suburb: Large
Minooka Jr High School
Minooka CCSD 201
Minooka, 60447 / Suburb: Large
Minooka Intermediate School
Minooka CCSD 201
Minooka, 60447 / Suburb: Large
Morris Community High School
Morris CHSD 101
Morris, 60450 / Town: Fringe
Coal City Early Childhood Center
Coal City CUSD 1
Coal City, 60416 / Rural: Fringe
Coal City Intermediate School
Coal City CUSD 1
Coal City, 60416 / Town: Fringe
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elem School
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman ESD 2C
Mazon, 60444 / Rural: Distant
Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73
Gardner, 60424 / Rural: Distant
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle Sch
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman ESD 2C
Mazon, 60444 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,910
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Grundy County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grundy County, Illinois?
Grundy County manages a expansive education system with 27 public schools serving 12,175 students. The county features a diverse infrastructure including 13 elementary, five middle, and eight high schools. This high density of schools is overseen by 14 distinct school districts, offering significant local variety.
What is the school experience like in Grundy County?
With an average school size of 553, Grundy County offers a more bustling environment than its neighbors, led by Minooka Community High's 2,930 students. The locale mix is diverse, featuring 11 town, 9 rural, and 7 suburban schools. This variety allows families to choose between high-energy suburban campuses and more traditional town settings.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.