For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,576 students in Pekin, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 470 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Pekin, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pekin, IL are Willow Elementary School, Rankin Elementary School and Scott Altman Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pekin, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pekin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pekin, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Veerman St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4716
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4716
Grades: K-3
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Rankin Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13716 5th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Altman Primary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 Highwood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4715
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4715
Grades: K-3
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Intermediate School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Washington St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4721
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4721
Grades: 4-6
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Georgetown Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Yates Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Grades: 4-8
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Pekin Community High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4101
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #77.
Schramm Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cedar St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-1186
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-1186
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
L E Starke Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Holiday Dr
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4714
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4714
Grades: K-3
| 126 students
Rank: #99.
Edison Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Earl St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Grades: 7-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
Dirksen Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Maywood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4711
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4711
Grades: K-3
| 176 students
Rank: #1111.
Broadmoor Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Maywood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Grades: 7-8
| 377 students
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Intermediate School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4722
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4722
Grades: 4-6
| 585 students
Rank: #1313.
C B Smith Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1314 Matilda St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4713
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4713
Grades: K-3
| 282 students
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Capitol St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4712
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4712
Grades: K-3
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Grades: PK-3
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Grades: PK
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rogers Academy
Special Education School
109 Rogers Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-5164
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-5164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tazewell Co Area Efe Rds
Vocational School
200 S 2nd St Ste 12
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pekin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
109 Rogers Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
Grades: 3-5
| 134 students
Tazewell City 320 Training Prg High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 South 2nd St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pekin, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Pekin, IL include Willow Elementary School, Rankin Elementary School and Scott Altman Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Pekin?
18 public schools are located in Pekin.
What percentage of students in Pekin go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Pekin are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin?
Pekin public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pekin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pekin include: Broadmoor Junior High School vs. Rankin Elementary School, Edison Junior High School vs. Rankin Elementary School, Edison Junior High School vs. Broadmoor Junior High School
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