For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,401 students in 61615, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61615, IL are Wilder-waite Grade School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Charter Oak Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61615 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61615, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61615, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilder-waite Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Charter Oak Primary School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Mark W Bills Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
61615, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P E R F E C T High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61615, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61615, IL include Wilder-waite Grade School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Charter Oak Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61615?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61615.
What is the racial composition of students in 61615?
61615 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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