For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,977 students in 61605, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 312 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 61605, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61605, IL are Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Manual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61605 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61605, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61605, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Manual High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 S Griswold St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Trewyn Primary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 W Krause Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 W Aiken Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Grades: PK
| 529 students
61605, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61605, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61605, IL include Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Manual High School.
How many public schools are located in 61605?
7 public schools are located in 61605.
What percentage of students in 61605 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 61605 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61605?
61605 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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