Peotone Community Unit School District 207u

212 W Wilson St
Peotone, IL 60468-9205
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,296 students in Peotone Community Unit School District 207u. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Peotone Community Unit School District 207u have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,296 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Peotone Community Unit School District 207u, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#429 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
25%
27%
28%
30%
63%
50%
(21-22)
85-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
15%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
80%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,643 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,610
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,643
$21,662

Best Peotone Community Unit School District 207u Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peotone Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
426 N Conrad St
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-6955
Gr: K-3 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Peotone Intermediate Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9526 W Manhattan Monee Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-5744
Gr: 4-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Peotone Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Blue Devil Dr
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-3246
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Peotone High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
605 W North St
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-3236
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Connor Shaw Center
212 W Wilson St
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-0991
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Peotone Community Unit School District 207u?
Peotone Community Unit School District 207u manages 5 public schools serving 1,296 students.
What is the rank of Peotone Community Unit School District 207u?
Peotone Community Unit School District 207u is ranked #443 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Peotone Community Unit School District 207u?
80% of Peotone Community Unit School District 207u students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peotone Community Unit School District 207u?
Peotone Community Unit School District 207u has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Peotone Community Unit School District 207u's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,643 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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