For the 2024-25 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 26,115 students in Peoria County, IL (there are 30 private schools, serving 5,025 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Peoria County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL are Reservoir Gifted School, Dunlap Middle School and Hickory Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peoria County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Peoria County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Peoria County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reservoir Gifted School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Dunlap Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Po Box 366
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #44.
Dunlap High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Po Box 365
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,375 students
Rank: #55.
Wilder-waite Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10021 N Pacific St
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-7728
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Dunlap Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Po Box 366
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3903 W Ridgeview Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-8260
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #88.
Banner Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Peoria Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13120 N State Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #1111.
South Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Monroe Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5137 W Cisna Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3120
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Princeville High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Cordis Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Grades: 6-12
| 332 students
Rank: #1414.
Brimfield Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 380
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Kellar Primary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439
Grades: K-4
| 360 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mossville Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 178
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Ne Perry Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6665
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #2020.
Brimfield High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 380
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #2121.
Chillicothe Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #2222.
Mossville Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 178
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #2323.
Diploma Degree North Campus
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6776
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2424.
Princeville Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 N Town Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #2525.
Elmwood High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #2626.
Limestone Walters Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8223 W Smithville Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #2727.
Elmwood Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 4-5
| 145 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5613 W Tuscarora Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-1325
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Il Valley Central High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #3131.
Richwoods High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6301 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,580 students
Rank: #3232.
Northmoor Primary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4435
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4435
Grades: K-4
| 343 students
Rank: #3333.
Illini Bluffs Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #3434.
Charter Oak Primary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Grades: K-4
| 326 students
Rank: #3535.
Illini Bluffs High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
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Peoria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
919 S Matthew St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6504
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
Childrens Home School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2130 North Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 685-1047
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
2612 North Bootz Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 672-6508
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Diagnostic Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6725
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
1507 South Lydia Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6515
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Glen Oak Christian County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 675-6775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2900 W Heading Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2803
Grades: 5-11
| 11 students
Po Box 289
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4396
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4396
Grades: K-3
| 148 students
Hanna City Work Camp (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14617 Farmington Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4279
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-4279
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3129 Ne Madison Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6538
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Lakeview Ywca County Dlc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 N Wisconsin
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Mary St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6542
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
412 S Eden Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-7115
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 565-7115
Grades: 4-8
| 171 students
Oak Grove West School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-0621
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
P E R F E C T High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 West Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-7373
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Peoria Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Peoria City Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
223 North Maxwell Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 634-4200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Peoria Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2018 W Cimarron Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4424
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
4607 West Elwood Dr
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 673-2494
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
245 Green St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 282-7700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
839 West Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823
Grades: 10-12
| 33 students
2212 W Ann St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 672-6559
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
304 E Illinois St
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 672-6567
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
7225 West Plank Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 697-4555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Zeller Mental Health Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5407 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-5017
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Peoria County, IL include Reservoir Gifted School, Dunlap Middle School and Hickory Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Peoria County?
77 public schools are located in Peoria County.
What percentage of students in Peoria County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Peoria County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria County?
Peoria County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Peoria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Peoria County include: Dunlap Valley Middle School vs. Dunlap Middle School, Dunlap Middle School vs. Dunlap Valley Middle School, Pleasant Valley Primary School vs. Pleasant Hill Elementary School
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