For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 424 students in Pekin, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Pekin, IL is Marquette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pekin, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Pekin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pekin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Gr: PK | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pekin, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pekin, IL include Marquette Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pekin?
2 public preschools are located in Pekin.
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin?
Pekin public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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