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Best Peoria County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 6,487 students in Peoria County, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Peoria County, IL are Hickory Grove Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Peoria County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Peoria Heights Grade School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
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: n/an/a
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6810
Gr: PK | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Peoria County, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Peoria County, IL include Hickory Grove Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Peoria County?
19 public preschools are located in Peoria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County?
Peoria County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?

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