For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 5,091 students in Tazewell County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, IL are Central Intermediate School, Morton Jr High School and Morton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tazewell County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Tazewell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tazewell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Gr: 5-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Morton Jr High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 E Jackson St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-6522
Gr: 7-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Morton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Tremont Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Pearl St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-3823
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-3823
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Robein Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13716 5th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Yates Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 382-3456
Gr: 4-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Midwest Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 N Church St
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Green Valley, IL 61534
(309) 352-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
South Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Main St
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
South Pekin, IL 61564
(309) 348-3695
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Parkview Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Groveland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 698-3610
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 698-3610
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Delavan Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Broadmoor Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Maywood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Gr: 7-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Edison Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Earl St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Gr: 7-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Gr: 4-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tazewell County, IL include Central Intermediate School, Morton Jr High School and Morton Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Tazewell County?
18 public middle schools are located in Tazewell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tazewell County?
Tazewell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tazewell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tazewell County include: South Pekin Elementary School vs. Rankin Elementary School, Washington Middle School vs. Central Intermediate School, Beverly Manor Elementary School vs. Central Intermediate School
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