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Best East Peoria Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,594 students in East Peoria, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in East Peoria, IL are P L Bolin Elementary School, Robein Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Peoria, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in East Peoria have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in East Peoria, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P L Bolin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
Gr: 3-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Robein Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Springfield Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
Gr: 3-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
East Peoria High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Armstrong-oakview Elementary School
1848 Highview Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
Gr: K-2 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Don D Shute Elementary School
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-riverview
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Rank: n/an/a
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Gr: K-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in East Peoria, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in East Peoria, IL include P L Bolin Elementary School, Robein Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Peoria?
11 public schools are located in East Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in East Peoria?
East Peoria public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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