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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Peoria County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 25,690 students in Peoria County, IL (there are 27 private schools, serving 4,448 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Peoria County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL are Reservoir Gifted School, Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Peoria County (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.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Dunlap Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Dunlap High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5220 W Legion Hall Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13120 N State Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Dunlap Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 S 1st St
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Princeville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 Cordis Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-4660
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Banner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Gr: PK-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Mossville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12207 Old Galena Rd
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Brimfield Grade School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
216 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-0001
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
Brimfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
323 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Elmwood Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2525.
Mossville Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12207 Old Galena Rd
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Illini Bluffs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
602 N Town Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
Illini Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL include Reservoir Gifted School, Hickory Grove Elementary School and Dunlap Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Peoria County?
76 public schools are located in Peoria County.
What percentage of students in Peoria County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Peoria County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County?
Peoria County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?

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