For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,794 students in East Peoria, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Peoria, 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.
East Peoria, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Peoria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Peoria, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P L Bolin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Springfield Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
Gr: 3-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
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
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
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
East Peoria, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy At Icc (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1 College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
East Peoria, IL 61635
(309) 694-5578
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Wcsea-riverview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Peoria, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Peoria, IL include P L Bolin Elementary School, Robein Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Peoria?
9 public elementary schools are located in East Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in East Peoria?
East Peoria public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in East Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in East Peoria include: Woodrow Wilson Elementary School vs. Don D Shute Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Don D Shute Elementary School, Don D Shute Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School
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