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Best 61604 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,854 students in 61604, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 461 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 61604, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61604, IL are Peoria Regional High School, Norwood Elementary School and Knoxville Cntr Student Success. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61604 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61604, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61604, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Harold B Dawson Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2708 W Rohmann Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6506
Gr: 5-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Peoria High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,541 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Knoxville Safe School Program
Alternative School
2628 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 439-0000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 6-8
Alternative School
223 N Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Gr: 4-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61604, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61604, IL include Peoria Regional High School, Norwood Elementary School and Knoxville Cntr Student Success.
How many public schools are located in 61604?
14 public schools are located in 61604.
What percentage of students in 61604 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 61604 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61604?
61604 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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