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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Peoria Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 16,679 students in Peoria, IL (there are 21 private schools, serving 3,691 private students). 82% 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 72% 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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
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 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 1,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #1919.
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 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
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 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
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 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
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 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
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: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Center
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 W Krause Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6522
Gr: K-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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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?
82% 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 72% 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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