For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,723 students in 61605, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61605, IL are Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61605 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 3% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61605, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61605, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 W Krause Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Gr: K-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Trewyn Primary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6500
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 W Aiken Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6574
Gr: K-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61605, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61605, IL include Day Treatment, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61605?
5 public elementary schools are located in 61605.
What is the racial composition of students in 61605?
61605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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