For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 867 students in 61604, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 61604, IL are Robert A Jamieson School, Norwood Primary School and Pleasant Valley Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 61604 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 61604, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61604, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 preschools in 61604, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 61604, IL include Robert A Jamieson School, Norwood Primary School and Pleasant Valley Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in 61604?
4 public preschools are located in 61604.
What is the racial composition of students in 61604?
61604 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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