For the 2024 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 16,714 students in Peoria, IL (there are 21 private schools, serving 3,679 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Peoria, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Peoria, IL are Washington Gifted School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Wilder-waite Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peoria, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Gifted School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder-waite Grade School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Kellar Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #77.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Ne Perry Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
Diploma Degree North Campus
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: #99.
Limestone Walters Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8223 W Smithville Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #1010.
Richwoods High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6301 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #1111.
Northmoor Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4435
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4435
Grades: K-4
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Charter Oak Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Limestone Community High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Airport Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Knoxville Center For Student Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2628 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Robert A Jamieson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2721 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Norwood Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Main St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Oak Grove School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #1919.
Charles A Lindbergh Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mark W Bills Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2222.
Rolling Acres Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Grades: 5-12
| 379 students
Rank: #2323.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Grades: K-4
| 297 students
Rank: #2424.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3314 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Grades: 3-8
| 255 students
Rank: #2525.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6521 W Farmington Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Grades: 5-8
| 174 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Bartonville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S Adams St
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #2828.
Pleasant Valley Primary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4623 W Red Bud Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-6750
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-6750
Grades: PK-2
| 191 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Dr. C.t. Vivian Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 W Florence Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hines Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4603 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6525
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6525
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1907 W Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6571
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6571
Grades: K-4
| 384 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Franklin Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W Columbia Ter
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 S Griswold St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Trewyn Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #3535.
Quest Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2503 N University St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Grades: K-12
| 476 students
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Peoria, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
Childrens Home School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2130 North Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2612 North Bootz Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Diagnostic Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Glen Oak Christian County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2900 W Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Grades: 5-11
| 11 students
3129 Ne Madison Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Lakeview Ywca County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Oak Grove West School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
P E R F E C T High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Peoria Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Peoria City Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
223 North Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Peoria Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
4607 West Elwood Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
245 Green St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 10-12
| 33 students
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
304 E Illinois St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
7225 West Plank Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Zeller Mental Health Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Peoria, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Peoria, IL include Washington Gifted School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Wilder-waite Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Peoria, IL?
51 public schools are located in Peoria, IL.
What percentage of students in Peoria, IL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Peoria, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria, IL?
Peoria, IL public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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