For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,737 students in 61554, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 61554, IL is Pekin Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61554 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61554, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61554 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pekin Community High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61554, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pekin Community High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4101
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Tazewell Co Area Efe Rds
Vocational School
200 S 2nd St Ste 12
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-5011
Gr: 9-12
61554, Illinois Public 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 high schools in 61554, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61554, IL include Pekin Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61554?
2 public high schools are located in 61554.
What is the racial composition of students in 61554?
61554 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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