Best Schools in Pekin, IA
Pekin, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,156 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Pekin meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pekin, IA
The top high schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pekin, IA
The top middle schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pekin, IA
The top elementary schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
2. Pekin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
3. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pekin, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pekin, IA has a total population of 100 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pekin, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pekin, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pekin, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pekin, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pekin, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pekin, IA
How many schools are in Pekin, IA?
Pekin, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,156 students in total.
How do schools in Pekin perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Pekin score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Pekin meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pekin?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 57%
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