For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,856 students in Tazewell County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, IL are Morton Academy, Washington Comm High School and Morton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Tazewell County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Morton High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Tazewell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Washington Comm High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Bondurant St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,451 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Morton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 N Illinois Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Gr: 9-12 | 1,084 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Tremont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Pearl St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-2051
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-2051
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Dee-mack High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,737 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
East Peoria High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Delavan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Tazewell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy At Icc (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
24363 Spring Creek
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Box 297
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Gr: K-6 | 148 students
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
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Tazewell County, IL include Morton Academy, Washington Comm High School and Morton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tazewell County?
9 public high schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tazewell County include: Washington Comm High School vs. Morton High School, Morton High School vs. Washington Comm High School, Pekin Community High School vs. East Peoria High School
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