Best Schools in Marquette Heights, Illinois
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Use this page to compare every school in Marquette Heights by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Marquette Elem School
Elementary · N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.5
out of 10
Median Home
$123,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.5
out of 10
Median Home
$123,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +11.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Marquette Heights schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Marquette Heights
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 rated schools; 1 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquette Elem School | 8.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.5/10
- Median household income
- $62,484
- Median home value
- $123,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Marquette Heights compares
Median household income
$62k
76% of Illinois median
N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 runs Marquette Heights's public schools
1 public school. N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Marquette Heights is a N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 school (1 of 1).
About Schools in Marquette Heights, Illinois
Marquette Heights, Illinois is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 8.5 out of 10, schools in Marquette Heights perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Marquette Heights is Marquette Elem School with a composite score of 8.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Marquette Heights is served by 1 school district: N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102. These districts collectively serve 464 students.
Marquette Heights's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $62,484. The poverty rate in the area is 12.2%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 224 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.5 |
Schools in Marquette Heights
Marquette Heights, Illinois · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$62,484
Median Home Value
$123,500
Median Rent
$814/mo
Population
40,783
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Community Profile
Marquette Heights has a median household income of $62,484. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $123,500, with a median rent of $814/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Marquette Heights, Illinois
How many schools are in Marquette Heights, Illinois?
Marquette Heights has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Marquette Heights, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Marquette Heights is 8.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Marquette Heights, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Marquette Heights on MySchoolScout is Marquette Elem School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Marquette Heights, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Marquette Heights on MySchoolScout is Marquette Elem School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
How many school districts serve Marquette Heights, Illinois?
Marquette Heights is served by 1 school district: N Pekin & Marquette Hght Sd 102.
What is the education level in Marquette Heights, Illinois?
According to Census data, 20% of adults in Marquette Heights have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Marquette Heights, Illinois?
The median household income in Marquette Heights is approximately $62,484 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marquette Heights, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Marquette Heights is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Marquette Heights, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.