For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 796 students in 61611, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61611, IL are Robein Elementary School, Central Jr High School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61611 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61611, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61611, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robein Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Campus Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-1409
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Central Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 822-8550
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
61611, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wcsea-riverview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1421 Spring Bay Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61611, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61611, IL include Robein Elementary School, Central Jr High School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61611?
3 public middle schools are located in 61611.
What is the racial composition of students in 61611?
61611 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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