For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,487 students in Pekin, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 767 private students). 89% 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 Scott Altman Primary School, Rankin Elementary School and Marquette Elementary 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 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pekin have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pekin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Altman Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1730 Highwood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4715
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4715
Gr: K-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13716 5th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Veerman St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4716
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4716
Gr: K-3 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Yates Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Gr: 4-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Washington Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Washington St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4721
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4721
Gr: 4-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Rank: #88.
Pekin Community High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4101
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
C B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 Matilda St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4713
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4713
Gr: K-3 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Capitol St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4712
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4712
Gr: K-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Broadmoor Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Maywood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Gr: 7-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Dirksen Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4711
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4711
Gr: K-3 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4722
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4722
Gr: 4-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Edison Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Earl St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Gr: 7-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
L E Starke Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Holiday Dr
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4714
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4714
Gr: K-3 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Gr: PK | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pekin, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pekin, IL include Scott Altman Primary School, Rankin Elementary School and Marquette Elementary 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?
89% 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 55% (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. Broadmoor Junior High School, Edison Junior High School vs. Rankin Elementary School
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