For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 886 students in 61614, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61614, IL are Reservoir Gifted School, Liberty Leadership Middle School and Rolling Acres Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61614 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61614, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61614, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reservoir Gifted School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Leadership Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427
Grades: 5-8
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Rolling Acres Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100
Grades: 5-12
| 308 students
61614, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Peoria Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
Zeller Mental Health Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61614, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61614, IL include Reservoir Gifted School, Liberty Leadership Middle School and Rolling Acres Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61614?
3 public middle schools are located in 61614.
What is the racial composition of students in 61614?
61614 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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