Best Public High Schools in Pekin, IL (2025-26)

Best Pekin Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,737 students in Pekin, IL.

The top ranked public high school in Pekin, IL is Pekin Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pekin, IL public high schools have an score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pekin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Pekin, IL public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Pekin Community High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pekin, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pekin Community High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
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Bottom 50%

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1903 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4101

Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: n/an/a

Tazewell Co Area Efe Rds

Vocational School

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200 S 2nd St Ste 12
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011

Gr: 9-12

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Pekin, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Rogers Elementary School (Closed 2023)

109 Rogers Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401

Gr: 3-5 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Tazewell City 320 Training Prg High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

200 South 2nd St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pekin, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in Pekin, IL include Pekin Community High School.

How many public high schools are located in Pekin?

2 public high schools are located in Pekin.

What is the racial composition of students in Pekin?

Pekin public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).