For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 6,487 students in Peoria County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Peoria County, IL are Hickory Grove Elementary School, Dunlap Grade School and Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Peoria County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bartonville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S Adams St
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Pleasant Valley Primary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4623 W Red Bud Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-6750
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-6750
Gr: PK-3 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Peoria Heights Grade School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Dr. C.t. Vivian Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
918 W Florence Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Gr: PK | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 preschools in Peoria County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Peoria County, IL include Hickory Grove Elementary School, Dunlap Grade School and Monroe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Peoria County?
19 public preschools are located in Peoria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County?
Peoria County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Peoria County include: Pleasant Valley Primary School vs. Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Princeville Elementary School vs. Brimfield Grade School, Monroe Elementary School vs. Limestone Walters Elementary School
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