For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,483 students in 61604, IL.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools in zipcode 61604 have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61604, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61604 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Peoria High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61604, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #44.
Peoria High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6630
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: 9-12
61604, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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
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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61604, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61604, IL include Peoria Regional High School, Knoxville Cntr Student Success and Robert A Jamieson School.
How many public high schools are located in 61604?
5 public high schools are located in 61604.
What is the racial composition of students in 61604?
61604 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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