Top 5 Best Peoria Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,130 students in Peoria, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Peoria, IL are Limestone Walters Elementary School, Robert A Jamieson School and Norwood Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Peoria, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Limestone Walters Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8223 W Smithville Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Robert A Jamieson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2721 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Norwood Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Main St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oak Grove School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bartonville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 S Adams St
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
Pleasant Valley Primary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4623 W Red Bud Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-6750
Grades: PK-2
| 191 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. C.t. Vivian Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 W Florence Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Grades: PK
| 451 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
919 S Matthew St
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2612 North Bootz Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2900 W Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Grades: 5-11
| 11 students
3129 Ne Madison Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
223 North Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
4607 West Elwood Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
245 Green St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 10-12
| 33 students
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
304 E Illinois St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
7225 West Plank Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Peoria, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Peoria, IL include Limestone Walters Elementary School, Robert A Jamieson School and Norwood Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Peoria, IL?
9 public preschools are located in Peoria, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria, IL?
Peoria, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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