For the 2025 school year, there are 54 public elementary schools serving 17,444 students in Peoria County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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%
Rank: #2525.
Liberty Leadership Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6521 W Farmington Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Gr: 5-8 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Oak Grove School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2828.
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Robert A Jamieson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2721 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #3131.
Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3232.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3314 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Gr: 4-8 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3333.
Mark W Bills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Norwood Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Main St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3535.
Rolling Acres Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Gr: 5-12 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Show 19 more public schools in Peoria County, IL (out of 54 total schools)
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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 elementary schools in Peoria County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peoria County, IL include Reservoir Gifted School, Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Peoria County?
54 public elementary schools are located in Peoria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County?
Peoria County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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