Top 10 Best Pekin Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,906 students in Pekin, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pekin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Pekin, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1110 Veerman St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4716
Grades: K-3
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Rankin Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13716 5th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Altman Primary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1730 Highwood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4715
Grades: K-3
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Intermediate School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Washington St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4721
Grades: 4-6
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Georgetown Middle School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Yates Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Grades: 4-8
| 222 students
Rank: #66.
L E Starke Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Holiday Dr
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4714
Grades: K-3
| 138 students
Rank: #77.
Dirksen Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Maywood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4711
Grades: K-3
| 185 students
Rank: #88.
Wilson Intermediate School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4722
Grades: 4-6
| 564 students
Rank: #99.
C B Smith Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 Matilda St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4713
Grades: K-3
| 284 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Capitol St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4712
Grades: K-3
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Grades: PK-3
| 213 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pekin, Illinois

Pekin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
109 Rogers Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
Grades: 3-5
| 134 students
200 South 2nd St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pekin, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pekin, IL include Willow Elementary School, Rankin Elementary School and Scott Altman Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pekin?
11 public elementary schools are located in Pekin.
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin?
Pekin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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