Pekin’s Top Schools
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Your first step is to narrow down your search by school district ranking. Its rating system includes common indicators of higher- versus lower-ranking schools such as college enrollment rates, academic rigor, and support for low-income. You may also wish to broaden your criteria with other metrics such as class and district size, recess time, and even the quality of the local pre-kindergarten schools in your desired areas. And of course, nothing beats an onsite visit for a real gut-check to determine what’s best for your child.
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It may come as a surprise that property taxes in schools with high rankings aren't always greater. Property taxes are levied in most states, although how much varies considerably from state to state and even county to county. Local government funding is primarily derived from tax revenue, however the manner in which it is apportioned (whether for services or school districts)
Large businesses and highly-valued properties share the burden of educating children over a wide tax base in metropolitan areas. In contrast, school costs may be higher in more rural or outlying suburban regions with fewer corporate taxpayers
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Pre-Schools
Whiz Kids Academy
Based on five components – literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts — the curriculum guides children's experiences in an environment that is most conducive to their development and learning. The curriculum is linked to a valid and reliable assessment instrument designed to assess the child’s progress and development and guide program planning. At Whiz Kidz, teachers and families will serve as partners in the assessment and reflection of each child’s development and growth.
Website: Whiz Kids Academy
Phone: (309) 347-5121
Preschool Family Education Center
The Preschool Family Education Center is an evolving community school dedicated to the education of children and families through quality instruction, active partnerships, and community involvement.
Website: Preschool Family Education Center
Phone: (309) 477-4730
Tazewell Woodford Head Start
Tazewell-Woodford Head Start is a federally funded program that empowers families and promotes school readiness in preschool aged children. Tazewell Woodford Head Start serves approximately 234 families in the surrounding communities. Our teachers follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the Head Start Framework and Illinois Learning Standards; we also work with surrounding school districts and agencies to serve individual needs. Along with educational services we provide health, nutrition, transportation, parent involvement, and family services.
Website: Tazewell Woodford County Head Start
Phone: (309) 347-1971
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
We believe that young children should have the opportunity to learn more about their Savior, Jesus Christ and learn and practice basic Christian truths of love, care, and forgiveness with one another. We also see the importance of providing an environment where the child can grow physically, mentally, and socially.
Website: Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Phone: (309) 347-2020
Elementary Schools
Scott Altman Primary School (K-3)
Scott Altman Primary School services students in grades K-3 with an enrollment of approximately 200 students. We currently have two sections of Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. For many years, Scott Altman Primary School has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education with the Academic Excellence Award. In 2015, Scott Altman Primary School was awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. Our school is family-oriented and our goal is to provide all our students with the best education by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs. Finally, we not only have a strong instructional curriculum that supports a workshop approach to instruction but also have a strong social-emotional curriculum that helps our students grow into well rounded citizens.
Website: Scott Altman Primary School
Phone: (309) 477-4715
Dirksen Primary School (K-3)
At Dirksen Primary School we are able to quickly get to know each student in our building. We want our children to feel comfortable and nurtured as they begin their academic careers. We hope you have the opportunity to visit our website frequently. We want to keep our families informed with the latest information regarding school activities and news. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time!
Website: Dirksen Primary School
Phone: (309) 477-4711
Jefferson Primary School (K-3)
Jefferson currently houses 4 sections of each grade and a total of 370 students. Our mascot is Hawks which stands for Honesty, Attitude, Welcoming, Kindness and Safety. Our staff is currently working on deepening students’ number sense through classroom discussions and authentic number problems. We use a workshop approach in reading, writing and mathematics instruction in order to meet the needs of each individual student. Resources we are using to hone our instruction are Units of Study in Writing and various resources from Math Solutions.
Website: Jefferson Primary School
Phone: (309) 477-4712
C.B. Smith Primary School (K-3)
C.B. Smith School will inspire and prepare students for success by creating a warm and welcoming environment that builds positive self-esteem and respect for all learners.
Website: C.B. Smith Primary School
Phone: (309) 477-4713
L.E. Starke Primary School (K-3)
All students are to be literate in all academic areas and have life-long learning skills. We learn to read so that we can read to learn.
Website: L.E. Starke Primary School
Phone: (309) 477-4714
Willow Primary School (K-3)
In the Willow School Learning Community, individual needs are met, students achieve their potential, and challenging experiences are provided in a nurturing and safe environment.
Website: Willow Primary School
Phone: (309) 477-4716
Washington Intermediate School (4-6)
Our Mission is to inspire achievement, character, and personal growth in all students as they pursue and succeed in college, careers, and life.
Website: Washington Intermediate School
Phone: (309) 477-4721
Wilson Intermediate School (4-6)
Our mission is to inspire and support students through collaboration, innovative instruction, and appropriate intervention within a culture of safety, respect, and individual well-being.
Website: Wilson Intermediate School
Phone: (309) 477-4722
Middle Schools
Broadmoor Junior High School (7-8)
We will prepare students socially, emotionally, and academically to become independent learners and cooperative problem solvers.
Website: Broadmoor Junior High School
Phone: (309) 477-4731
Edision Junior High School (7-8)
Our mission is to prepare all students socially, emotionally, and academically to become independent learners and cooperative problem solvers.
Website: Edison Junior High School
Phone: (309) 477-4732
High Schools
Pekin Community High School
Pekin Community High School provides a safe and engaging environment with passionate educators who support student growth through a wealth of opportunities. PCHS MISSION: In partnership with the community, we engage, prepare, and empower our students for a lifetime of success through diverse opportunities.
Website: Pekin Community High School
Phone: (309) 347-4101
