For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,771 students in 61604, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 482 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 61604, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61604, IL are Peoria Regional High School, Knoxville Cntr Student Success and Robert A Jamieson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61604 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61604, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61604, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peoria Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Knoxville Cntr Student Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2628 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3314 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Grades: 4-8
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Norwood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6521 W Farmington Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Grades: 5-8
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Norwood Primary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Main St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. C.t. Vivian Primary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 W Florence Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Rank: #99.
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1907 W Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6571
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6571
Grades: K-4
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
Sterling Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2315 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6557
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6557
Grades: 5-8
| 350 students
Rank: #1111.
Peoria High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6630
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #1212.
Harold B Dawson Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2708 W Rohmann Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6506
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6506
Grades: 5-8
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knoxville Safe School Program
Alternative School
2628 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 6-8
Alternative School
223 N Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
61604, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2612 North Bootz Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
2900 W Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Grades: 5-11
| 11 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
4607 West Elwood Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Quest Charter School Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2503 N University St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Grades: 5-12
| 399 students
7225 West Plank Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61604, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61604, IL include Peoria Regional High School, Knoxville Cntr Student Success and Robert A Jamieson School.
How many public schools are located in 61604?
14 public schools are located in 61604.
What percentage of students in 61604 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 61604 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61604?
61604 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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