Top 10 Best Peoria Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 16,714 students in Peoria, IL (there are 21 private schools, serving 3,679 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Peoria, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Peoria, IL are Washington Gifted School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Wilder-waite Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Peoria, IL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Gifted School
Math: 79% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder-waite Grade School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Kellar Primary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #77.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Ne Perry Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
Diploma Degree North Campus
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Richwoods High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6301 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #1111.
Northmoor Primary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4435
Grades: K-4
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Charter Oak Primary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Limestone Community High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Airport Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Knoxville Center For Student Success
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2628 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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
| 0 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #1919.
Charles A Lindbergh Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mark W Bills Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2222.
Rolling Acres Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Grades: 5-12
| 379 students
Rank: #2323.
Whittier Primary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Grades: K-4
| 297 students
Rank: #2424.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
Math: 8% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3314 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Grades: 3-8
| 255 students
Rank: #2525.
Norwood Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6521 W Farmington Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Grades: 5-8
| 174 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #2828.
Pleasant Valley Primary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4623 W Red Bud Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-6750
Grades: PK-2
| 191 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hines Primary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4603 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6525
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1907 W Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6571
Grades: K-4
| 384 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Franklin Primary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
807 W Columbia Ter
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
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: #31 - 3431. - 34.
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: #3535.
Quest Charter School Academy
Charter School
Math: 2% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2503 N University St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Grades: K-12
| 476 students
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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 schools in Peoria, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Peoria, IL include Washington Gifted School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Wilder-waite Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Peoria, IL?
51 public schools are located in Peoria, IL.
What percentage of students in Peoria, IL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Peoria, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria, IL?
Peoria, IL public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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