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Best Peoria Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 16,107 students in Peoria, IL (there are , serving 3,741 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Peoria, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Peoria, IL are Reservoir Gifted School, Peoria Regional High School and Wilder-waite Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Peoria, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reservoir Gifted School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Peoria Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
908 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Wilder-waite Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Ne Perry Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Kellar Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Diploma Degree North Campus
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Gr: 11-12
Rank: #1010.
Limestone Walters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8223 W Smithville Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Northmoor Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-9481
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Richwoods High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6301 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,576 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Charter Oak Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Gr: K-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Leadership Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6521 W Farmington Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 676-3683
Gr: 5-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Oak Grove School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
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: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Knoxville Cntr Student Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2628 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Robert A Jamieson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2721 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6594
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #2020.
Limestone Community High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Airport Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6758
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2222.
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3314 W Richwoods Blvd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 679-0634
Gr: 4-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
Mark W Bills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4437
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Norwood Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Main St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-6312
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2525.
Rolling Acres Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Gr: 5-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2626.
Hines Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4603 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6525
Gr: K-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Bartonville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 S Adams St
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3253
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3717 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-6829
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Gr: K-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Pleasant Valley Primary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4623 W Red Bud Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-6750
Gr: PK-3 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
Dr. C.t. Vivian Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
918 W Florence Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6531
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Franklin Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
807 W Columbia Ter
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1907 W Forrest Hill Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6571
Gr: K-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Sterling Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6557
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, 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%
Childrens Home School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2130 North Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Gr: 8-12
2612 North Bootz Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Gr: K-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
3202 N Wisconsin Ave, Pps Admi
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-1919
Gr: 6-12
2900 W Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Gr: 5-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
3129 Ne Madison Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Gr: 6-8
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Gr: 5-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Gr: 9-12
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
223 North Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Gr: 6-12
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
4607 West Elwood Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Gr: PK-K
2503 N University St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 402-0030
Gr: 5-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
245 Green St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Gr: PK
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Gr: 10-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 85%
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
304 E Illinois St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
7225 West Plank Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Gr: 9-12
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Peoria, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Peoria, IL include Reservoir Gifted School, Peoria Regional High School and Wilder-waite Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Peoria?
50 public schools are located in Peoria.
What percentage of students in Peoria go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Peoria are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria?
Peoria public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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