For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 418 students in Pearl City, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Pearl City, IL are Pearl City Jr High School, Pearl City Elementary School and Pearl City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl City, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pearl City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pearl City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl City Jr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Gr: 7-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pearl City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Pearl City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pearl City, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pearl City, IL include Pearl City Jr High School, Pearl City Elementary School and Pearl City High School.
How many public schools are located in Pearl City?
3 public schools are located in Pearl City.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl City?
Pearl City public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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