For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,126 students in Pekin, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pekin, 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.
Pekin, IL public middle schools 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 Pekin 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Pekin, IL (2025-26)
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%
Pekin, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 Pekin, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pekin, IL include Rankin Elementary School, Georgetown Middle School and Broadmoor Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pekin?
4 public middle schools are located in Pekin.
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin?
Pekin 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).
Which public middle schools in Pekin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Pekin include: Edison Junior High School vs. Broadmoor Junior High School, Broadmoor Junior High School vs. Rankin Elementary School, Broadmoor Junior High School vs. Edison Junior High School
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