Best Public Schools in Peotone, IL

The city of Peotone, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Peotone CUSD 207U district. The schools in Peotone generally perform above the state average, with the Peotone Junior High School standing out as a top performer in the district.

Peotone Junior High School has consistently ranked in the top 40% of Illinois middle schools over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, are significantly above the state and district averages. Meanwhile, Peotone High School has seen its ranking improve over the past 3 years, moving from the bottom 40% to the top 30% of Illinois high schools. The high school also boasts a strong 89% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate, both better than state averages.

Overall, the Peotone school district appears to have some high-performing schools, particularly at the middle school level, but also some areas for improvement. The significant variation in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools suggests there may be pockets of economic disadvantage within the Peotone community that could benefit from targeted support. However, the higher-than-average spending per student across Peotone schools, coupled with the generally strong performance, implies the district is investing resources effectively to support student learning.