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Best Schools in Pekin, IN
Pekin, IN has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,153 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Pekin exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pekin, IN
The top high schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William W Borden High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Borden-henryville School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 319 Students
2. North Harrison High School
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North Harrison Com School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
3. West Washington Jr-sr High School
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West Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 411 Students
4. Salem High School
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Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
5. Eastern High School
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East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pekin, IN
The top middle schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Harrison Middle School
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North Harrison Com School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. East Washington Middle School
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East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 415 Students
3. Salem Middle School
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Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pekin, IN
The top elementary schools in Pekin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Washington Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 523 Students
2. East Washington Elementary School
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East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
3. William W Borden Elementary School
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Borden-henryville School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 289 Students
4. Morgan Elementary School
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North Harrison Com School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
5. Bradie Shrum Elementary
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Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 819 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pekin, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pekin, IN has a total population of 4,221 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pekin, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pekin, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pekin, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pekin, IN
How many schools are in Pekin, IN?
Pekin, IN has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,153 students in total.
How do schools in Pekin perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Pekin score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Pekin exceed 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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Pekin
3 of 3 schools in Pekin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Pekin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.