For the 2024 school year, there are 56 public elementary schools serving 18,144 students in Peoria County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Peoria County, IL are Washington Gifted School, Dunlap Middle School and Hickory Grove Elementary 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 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Peoria County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Gifted School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Dunlap Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Po Box 366
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #44.
Dunlap Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Po Box 366
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Grades: PK-3
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
Wilder-waite Grade School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13120 N State Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #99.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1010.
Banner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Brimfield Grade School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 380
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #1212.
Mossville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 178
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1313.
Mossville Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 178
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1414.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #1515.
Kellar Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #1616.
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #1717.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
(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
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1818.
Princeville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Cordis Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Grades: 6-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1919.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #2020.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 N Town Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #2121.
Limestone Walters Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #2222.
Northmoor Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4435
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4435
Grades: K-4
| 346 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Charter Oak Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 4-5
| 155 students
Rank: #2525.
Illini Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Norwood Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Main St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Oak Grove School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #3030.
Charles A Lindbergh Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mark W Bills Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3333.
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #3434.
Rolling Acres Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Grades: 5-12
| 379 students
Rank: #3535.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Grades: K-4
| 297 students
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Peoria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
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
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2612 North Bootz Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Diagnostic Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Glen Oak Christian County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2900 W Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Grades: 5-11
| 11 students
Po Box 289
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4396
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4396
Grades: K-3
| 148 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3129 Ne Madison Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Lakeview Ywca County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
412 S Eden Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-7115
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-7115
Grades: 4-8
| 171 students
Oak Grove West School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Peoria Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Peoria Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
4607 West Elwood Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
245 Green St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 10-12
| 33 students
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
304 E Illinois St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
7225 West Plank Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Zeller Mental Health Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Washington Gifted School, Dunlap Middle School and Hickory Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Peoria County, IL?
56 public elementary schools are located in Peoria County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County, IL?
Peoria County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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