For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,126 students in 61554, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61554, IL are Rankin Elementary School, Georgetown Middle School and Broadmoor Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61554 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61554, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61554, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
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 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
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 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
61554, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
109 Rogers Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3401
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
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61554, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61554, IL include Rankin Elementary School, Georgetown Middle School and Broadmoor Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61554?
4 public middle schools are located in 61554.
What is the racial composition of students in 61554?
61554 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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