Pekin, IL is a city located in Tazewell County and has an estimated population of 34,094. The city is home to several educational institutions, including five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The local public school district is Pekin Community School District 108, which has seen a steady increase in students over the years. According to the Illinois Report Card for 2019-2020 school year, the district scored an overall rating of 4 out of 10 stars with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars for individual schools. This suggests that there is room for improvement when it comes to education in Pekin. However, Pekin is home to numerous organizations that are dedicated to providing quality education to all its residents such as People for Education in Pekin and Friends of Pekin Education. These organizations provide resources and opportunities for students to succeed both academically and socially. With their help, education in Pekin can become more accessible and reach higher standards so that all its students can receive the education they deserve.
Pekin schools spend $10,801 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 0 students per librarian, and 620 children per counselor.