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Best Peoria Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 5,176 students in Peoria, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Peoria, IL are Peoria Regional High School, Woodruff Career & Tech Center and Richwoods High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Peoria, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richwoods High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Peoria, IL (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.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #4 - 64. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Greeley Alternative School
Alternative School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave, Pps Admi
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-1919
Gr: 6-12
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 9-12
Alternative School
4201 Airport Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-6271
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Peoria Educ Reg For Empl Traing
Vocational School
2000 W Pioneer Pkwy
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Peoria, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Peoria, IL include Peoria Regional High School, Woodruff Career & Tech Center and Richwoods High School.
How many public high schools are located in Peoria?
15 public high schools are located in Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria?
Peoria public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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