Top 5 Best 61605 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,829 students in 61605, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 272 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 61605, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61605, IL are Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Manual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61605 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 61605, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61605, IL Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
811 S Griswold St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Trewyn Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Harrison Comm Learning Cntr
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 W Krause Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Grades: K-8
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 W Aiken Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greeley Alternative School
Alternative School
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Grades: PK
| 451 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61605 Illinois

61605, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61605, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61605, IL include Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Manual High School.
How many public schools are located in 61605, IL?
8 public schools are located in 61605, IL.
What percentage of students in 61605, IL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 61605, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61605, IL?
61605, IL public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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