For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,002 students in Tazewell County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, IL are Morton Academy, Morton High School and Washington Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Tazewell County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tremont High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tazewell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #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
| 1,796 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Delavan High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Grades: 9-12
| 125 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
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 high schools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, IL include Morton Academy, Morton High School and Washington Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tazewell County?
9 public high schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tazewell County include: Washington Comm High School vs. Morton High School, Morton High School vs. Washington Comm High School, Pekin Community High School vs. East Peoria High School
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