For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 342 students in Peoria County, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Peoria County, IL is Charter Oak Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria County, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Peoria County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Peoria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Greeley Alternative School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave, Pps Admi
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-1919
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-1919
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Peoria County, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Peoria County, IL include Charter Oak Primary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Peoria County?
1 public charter schools are located in Peoria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County?
Peoria County public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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