Pekin: Schools & Education
Pekin schools: 15 public schools. Pekin Community High School is the largest at 1,796 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,597 students.
- ~1,869 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
17 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,869 residents per school. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (17)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Mason/Tazewell/Woodford ROE, Pekin CSD 303, Pekin PSD 108, Rankin CSD 98, Tazewell-Mason Cntys Sp Ed Ass |
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 15 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,162 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 369 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| Schools Count | 15 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Oehrlein School of Cosmetology |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Oehrlein School of Cosmetology |
| Nearest College · City | East Peoria |
| Nearest College · Phone | (309) 699-1561 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Pekin Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 301 South Fourth Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (309) 347-7111 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 61554 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3172 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 10 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12