For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 690 students in 61606, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61606, IL are Whittier Primary School and Franklin Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61606 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61606, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61606, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Primary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W Columbia Ter
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
61606, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Peoria Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 10-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61606, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61606, IL include Whittier Primary School and Franklin Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61606?
2 public elementary schools are located in 61606.
What is the racial composition of students in 61606?
61606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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