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Best Peoria Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,530 students in Peoria, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Peoria, IL are Monroe Elementary School, Limestone Walters Elementary School and Oak Grove School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Peoria have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Peoria, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Peoria, IL include Monroe Elementary School, Limestone Walters Elementary School and Oak Grove School.
How many public preschools are located in Peoria?
10 public preschools are located in Peoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria?
Peoria public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?

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