For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 5,398 students in Tazewell County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, IL are Central Intermediate School, Morton Jr High School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tazewell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Grades: 4-8
| 793 students
Rank: #22.
Morton Jr High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 E Jackson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Grades: 7-8
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Grades: 5-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Tremont Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Pearl St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-3823
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-3823
Grades: 5-8
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #88.
Midwest Central Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 N Church St
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #99.
Robein Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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
| 152 students
Rank: #1010.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Yates Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Grades: 4-8
| 234 students
Rank: #1111.
Edison Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Earl St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Grades: 7-8
| 340 students
Rank: #1212.
Parkview Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
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
| 222 students
Rank: #1313.
Delavan Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #1515.
South Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 430
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Rank: #1616.
Broadmoor Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Maywood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Grades: 7-8
| 362 students
Rank: #1717.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Grades: 4-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1818.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 234 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 middle schools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, IL include Central Intermediate School, Morton Jr High School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tazewell County, IL?
18 public middle schools are located in Tazewell County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County, IL?
Tazewell County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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