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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tazewell County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 19,033 students in Tazewell County, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,785 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tazewell County, IL are Central Intermediate School, Morton Jr High School and Morton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tazewell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Gr: 5-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Morton Jr High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 E Jackson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Gr: 7-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Morton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Grundy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 S 4th Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-1421
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Lettie Brown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2550 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-5309
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 S Nebraska Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6989
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Central Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Gr: PK-4 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Washington Comm High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Bondurant St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Morton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 N Illinois Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-7182
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Tremont Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Pearl St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-3823
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 E Jefferson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2650
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lincoln Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S James St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-4841
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Scott Altman Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1730 Highwood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4715
Gr: K-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
P L Bolin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
Gr: 3-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1818.
Tremont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Pearl St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-2051
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Dee-mack Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
506 N Logan St
Deer Creek, IL 61733
(309) 447-6226
Gr: 4-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
Robein Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13716 5th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Joliet Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3612
Gr: PK-3 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1110 Veerman St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4716
Gr: K-3 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dee-mack High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2626.
Olympia West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 N School St
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2727.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Yates Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Gr: 4-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2828.
Midwest Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 N Church St
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2929.
Washington Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Washington St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4721
Gr: 4-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3030.
Schramm Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Cedar St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-1186
Rank: #3131.
Delavan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3232.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Springfield Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
Gr: 3-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3333.
Pekin Community High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3434.
C B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1314 Matilda St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4713
Gr: K-3 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3535.
J L Hensey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Gr: PK-3 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Tazewell County, IL include Central Intermediate School, Morton Jr High School and Morton Academy.
How many public schools are located in Tazewell County?
57 public schools are located in Tazewell County.
What percentage of students in Tazewell County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Tazewell County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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