For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 703 students in Peoria Heights, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 954 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in Peoria Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Peoria Heights, IL are Peoria Heights High School and Peoria Heights Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria Heights, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Peoria Heights have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peoria Heights, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peoria Heights High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8803
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8803
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Peoria Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Peoria Heights, IL include Peoria Heights High School and Peoria Heights Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Peoria Heights?
2 public schools are located in Peoria Heights.
What percentage of students in Peoria Heights go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in Peoria Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria Heights?
Peoria Heights public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Peoria Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Peoria Heights include: Peoria Heights Grade School vs. Peoria Heights High School, Peoria Heights High School vs. Peoria Heights Grade School
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