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Best South Pekin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 180 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in South Pekin, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Main St
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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