Best 61611 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,664 students in 61611, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61611, IL are P L Bolin Elementary School, Robein Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61611 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61611, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61611, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P L Bolin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
Gr: 3-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Robein Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Springfield Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
Gr: 3-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
East Peoria High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1848 Highview Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
Gr: K-2 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-riverview
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Rank: n/an/a
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61611 Illinois

61611, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Wcsea-riverview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61611, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61611, IL include P L Bolin Elementary School, Robein Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61611?
11 public schools are located in 61611.
What is the racial composition of students in 61611?
61611 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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