For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,089 students in Pekin, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pekin, IL are Rankin Elementary School, Georgetown Middle School and Edison Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pekin, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Pekin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pekin, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 354 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 middle schools in Pekin, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pekin, IL include Rankin Elementary School, Georgetown Middle School and Edison Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pekin?
4 public middle schools are located in Pekin.
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin?
Pekin public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Pekin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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