For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 184 students in South Pekin, IL.
The top ranked public school in South Pekin, IL is South Pekin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pekin, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in South Pekin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in South Pekin, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Main St
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Pekin, IL?
The top ranked public schools in South Pekin, IL include South Pekin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Pekin?
1 public schools are located in South Pekin.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pekin?
South Pekin public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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