Best 61605 Illinois Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 731 students in 61605, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 61605, IL are Day Treatment and Manual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61605 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61605, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61605 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manual High School, with 75-79% 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 61605, IL Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1419 S Folkers Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6725
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #22.
Manual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
811 S Griswold St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61605 Illinois

61605, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 61605, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61605, IL include Day Treatment and Manual High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61605?
2 public high schools are located in 61605.
What is the racial composition of students in 61605?
61605 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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