For the 2024-25 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 19,227 students in Tazewell County, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,362 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Tazewell County, IL are Central Intermediate School, Lettie Brown Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tazewell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Grades: 4-8
| 735 students
Rank: #22.
Lettie Brown Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Grades: PK-6
| 524 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Central Primary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Grades: PK-3
| 546 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Morton Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 E Jackson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Morton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Grundy Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Morton High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 N Illinois Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #99.
Tremont Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Pearl St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-3823
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-3823
Grades: 5-8
| 306 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lincoln Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tremont Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 1208
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-4841
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-4841
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Comm High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Bondurant St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Grades: 9-12
| 1,484 students
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1515.
Tremont High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Pearl St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-2051
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-2051
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #1616.
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1717.
P L Bolin Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
Grades: 3-5
| 135 students
Rank: #1818.
Olympia West Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 N School St
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 223 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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
| 168 students
Rank: #2222.
Dee-mack Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 N Logan St
Deer Creek, IL 61733
(309) 447-6226
Deer Creek, IL 61733
(309) 447-6226
Grades: 4-6
| 206 students
Rank: #2323.
Robein Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Rank: #2424.
Dee-mack High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #2525.
Midwest Central Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 N Church St
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #2626.
Glendale Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 153 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 393 students
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
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
| 1,796 students
Rank: #3030.
East Peoria High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Rank: #3131.
Delavan Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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
| 138 students
Rank: #3434.
Parkview Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Groveland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 698-3610
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 698-3610
Grades: 5-8
| 228 students
Rank: #3535.
J L Hensey Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Grades: PK-3
| 265 students
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Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy At Icc (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
24363 Spring Creek
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Box 297
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Grades: K-6
| 148 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
Wcsea-riverview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Tazewell County, IL include Central Intermediate School, Lettie Brown Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tazewell County?
56 public schools are located in Tazewell County.
What percentage of students in Tazewell County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tazewell County include: South Pekin Elementary School vs. Rankin Elementary School, Washington Comm High School vs. Morton High School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Don D Shute Elementary School
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