For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,712 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 average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 10% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 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 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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