Schools in Pekin, Illinois (2025)

13 schools · 5,034 students · 13 public · median Enrollment 264.

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Ranked schools in Pekin

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.

1
61
Rankin Elem SchoolPekin · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 196 students
2
54
Scott Altman Primary SchoolPekin · Public Elementary54.5% Math proficiency · 189 students
3
47
Willow Elem SchoolPekin · Public Elementary54.5% Math proficiency · 192 students
4
36
Pekin Community High SchoolPekin · Public High31% Math proficiency · 1,712 students
5
35
Broadmoor Junior High SchoolPekin · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 387 students
6
31
Edison Junior High SchoolPekin · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 271 students
7
31
L E Starke Elem SchoolPekin · Public Elementary34.5% Math proficiency · 139 students
8
28
C B Smith Elem SchoolPekin · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 264 students
9
25
Washington Intermediate SchoolPekin · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 428 students
10
24
Dirksen Elementary SchoolPekin · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 165 students
11
18
Wilson Intermediate SchoolPekin · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 600 students
12
16
Jefferson Elem SchoolPekin · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 290 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Rankin Elem School Pekin · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	61.2 Top 50%	37% Math proficiency	196
2	Scott Altman Primary School Pekin · Elementary · Grades K–3	Public	54.2 Top 50%	54.5% Math proficiency	189
3	Willow Elem School Pekin · Elementary · Grades K–3	Public	47.0 Lower 50%	54.5% Math proficiency	192
4	Pekin Community High School Pekin · High · Grades 9–12	Public	36.1 Lower 50%	31% Math proficiency	1,712
5	Broadmoor Junior High School Pekin · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	34.5 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	387
6	Edison Junior High School Pekin · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	31.4 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	271
7	L E Starke Elem School Pekin · Elementary · Grades K–3	Public	30.9 Lower 50%	34.5% Math proficiency	139
8	C B Smith Elem School Pekin · Elementary · Grades K–3	Public	28.3 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	264
9	Washington Intermediate School Pekin · Middle · Grades 4–6	Public	24.8 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	428
10	Dirksen Elementary School Pekin · Elementary · Grades K–3	Public	23.7 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	165
11	Wilson Intermediate School Pekin · Middle · Grades 4–6	Public	18.1 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	600
12	Jefferson Elem School Pekin · Elementary · Grades K–3	Public	16.4 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	290

Other schools in Pekin

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center

Pekin · Public other · Grades PK–PK

201 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Pekin?

Rankin Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Pekin with a Success Index (US) of 61.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Pekin?

Pekin has 13 schools (7 elementary, 1 high, 4 middle, 1 other) educating 5,034 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Pekin?

The median Enrollment across schools in Pekin is 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.