For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 426 students in East Peoria, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in East Peoria, IL is Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Peoria, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in East Peoria have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in East Peoria, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 220 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 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 preschools in East Peoria, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in East Peoria, IL include Riverview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in East Peoria?
2 public preschools are located in East Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in East Peoria?
East Peoria public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in East Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in East Peoria include: Riverview Elementary School vs. Don D Shute Elementary School, Don D Shute Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School
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