For the 2025 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 25,690 students in Peoria County, IL (there are 29 private schools, serving 4,962 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Peoria County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL are Reservoir Gifted School, Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peoria County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reservoir Gifted School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Dunlap Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Peoria Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Wilder-waite Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Dunlap High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5220 W Legion Hall Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13120 N State Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Dunlap Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S 1st St
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Princeville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Cordis Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Banner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Mossville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12207 Old Galena Rd
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Brimfield Grade School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Ne Perry Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1818.
Brimfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Elmwood Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Gr: 7-8 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kellar Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Diploma Degree North Campus
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Gr: 11-12
Rank: #2424.
Limestone Walters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8223 W Smithville Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2626.
Mossville Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12207 Old Galena Rd
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 4-5 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Illini Bluffs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 N Town Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3131.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3232.
Northmoor Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-9481
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-9481
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3333.
Richwoods High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6301 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,576 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
Illini Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3535.
Charter Oak Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Gr: K-4 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Peoria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Childrens Home School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2130 North Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Gr: 8-12
2612 North Bootz Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Diagnostic Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Glen Oak Christian County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
2900 W Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Gr: 5-11 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Po Box 289
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4396
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4396
Gr: K-3 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Hanna City Work Camp (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14617 Farmington Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4279
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4279
3129 Ne Madison Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Lakeview Ywca County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
412 S Eden Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-7115
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-7115
Gr: 4-8 | 171 students
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Gr: 5-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
P E R F E C T High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Gr: 9-12
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Peoria Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Peoria City Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
223 North Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Gr: 6-12
Peoria Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
4607 West Elwood Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Gr: PK-K
Quest Charter School Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2503 N University St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Gr: 5-12 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
245 Green St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Gr: PK
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Gr: 10-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 85%
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
304 E Illinois St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Zeller Mental Health Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL include Reservoir Gifted School, Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Peoria County?
77 public schools are located in Peoria County.
What percentage of students in Peoria County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Peoria County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County?
Peoria County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Peoria County include: Dunlap Valley Middle School vs. Dunlap Middle School, Dunlap Middle School vs. Dunlap Valley Middle School, Norwood Elementary School vs. Oak Grove School
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