For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,883 students in 61603, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61603, IL are Online Learning Academy, Von Steuben Middle School and Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61603 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61603, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61603, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Von Steuben Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6561
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6561
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Gr: K-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Glen Oak Comm Learning Center
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6518
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6518
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
61603, Illinois 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 middle schools in 61603, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61603, IL include Online Learning Academy, Von Steuben Middle School and Lincoln School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61603?
4 public middle schools are located in 61603.
What is the racial composition of students in 61603?
61603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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