Top Rankings
Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 414 students in Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
414 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#656 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.6%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 1990–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
57%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
24%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,551 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,833 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,551
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,833
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3314 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Gr: 4-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
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: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District?
Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District manages 2 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District?
Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District is ranked #668 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District?
57% of Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District?
Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasant Valley SD 62 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,833 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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